Cheap flights from Frankfurt to San José (FRA–SJO)
Germany
Costa Rica
Lufthansa flies Frankfurt to San José (FRA–SJO) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 9,350 km (5,810 mi).
- From
- FRA
- Frankfurt
- To
- SJO
- San José
- Nonstop
- Yes · 1 airline
- Airlines
- LH
- Cheapest fare found
- €813 one-way
- Distance
- 9,350 km (5,810 mi)
- Time difference
- San José 8 hours behind
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Frankfurt to San José fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: €813 for December 2026 on British Airways (4 stops).
- Dec ’26€813
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly FRA–SJO
Days in San José average 18–28 °C in September, October, November and December. Set your watch 8 hours back on landing at SJO.
Frankfurt to San José: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 8 October 2026.
How much is a flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to San José Juan Santamaría (SJO)?
From €813 one-way, the cheapest fare found for December 2026 on British Airways with 4 stops (found 8 October 2026).
Which airlines fly FRA–SJO direct?
Lufthansa.
What is the time difference between Frankfurt and San José?
San José is 8 hours behind Frankfurt: a FRA departure at noon is 04:00 local time in SJO.
San José to Frankfurt: the return flight (SJO–FRA)
All 1 airline also flies SJO–FRA nonstop.
Airlines flying FRA–SJO nonstop
| Airline | Usually takes off (FRA time) | Type | Alliance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lufthansa LH | — | full-service | Star Alliance | — |
One-stop alternatives to flying FRA–SJO nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Paris (CDG) with
Air France: 9,380 km (5,830 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop. - Via Amsterdam (AMS) with
KLM: 9,430 km (5,860 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop. - Via Newark (EWR) with United Airlines: 9,760 km (6,070 mi) flown, 4% further than nonstop.
- Via Washington (IAD) with United Airlines: 9,840 km (6,110 mi) flown, 5% further than nonstop.
- Via Montreal (YUL) with
Air Canada: 9,920 km (6,170 mi) flown, 6% further than nonstop.
FRA–SJO route map
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Plan your arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
Departure
Frankfurt Main Airport
Frankfurt (FRA), Frankfurt. In our data, 81 airlines fly nonstop from FRA to 273 destinations.
View FRA airport guide →Arrival
Juan Santamaría International Airport
Juan Santamaría (SJO), San José.
Weather in San José vs Frankfurt
San José is warmer than Frankfurt in every month, by 2–23°C; the biggest gap is in January (28°C against 5°C). In October it averages 27°C in San José and 15°C in Frankfurt.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San José | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 28° |
| Frankfurt | 5° | 7° | 11° | 17° | 20° | 24° | 26° | 26° | 21° | 15° | 9° | 6° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from San José, Costa Rica and Frankfurt (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Onward from San José
Places you can't fly to nonstop from FRA, but can from SJO — for a stopover or a second leg.
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Sources
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations, checked 2026-10-01
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- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
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- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
- en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
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