On this page, you can find and book flights from San José to Frankfurt. This 9,366 km journey is typically flown twice a week, so we recommend planning how to get to the departure airport and looking into airport transfer options at your destination in advance.
Lufthansa is the primary carrier on this route. Since ticket prices change frequently, we recommend using the low-price calendar and the price trend chart on this page to find the best deals.
The table shows direct flights San José → Frankfurt am Main on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 11 h 20 min. Regular flights are operated by Lufthansa. Departures from Juan Santamaria International Airport airports, arrivals at Frankfurt Airport and Frankfurt-Hahn Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for San José — Frankfurt am Main by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 1,969 in b, and the most expensive are around AED 2,501 in a. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
San José → Frankfurt am Main, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 4,005 | medium | May | AED 4,005 | medium | Sep | AED 4,192 | medium |
| Feb | AED 3,633 | low | Jun | AED 4,657 | high | Oct | AED 4,331 | medium |
| Mar | AED 3,772 | low | Jul | AED 5,123 | high | Nov | AED 3,866 | low |
| Apr | AED 3,912 | medium | Aug | AED 4,890 | high | Dec | AED 5,123 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The weather in Frankfurt is most pleasant in August, when temperatures reach 25.1°C. The coldest period is typically January, with a low of 0.7°C, while December is the rainiest month.
The most budget-friendly tickets are available in June, with prices AED 1,879. Prices peak in January and February, when the minimum fare increases to AED 2,501.
September is an ideal time to fly, offering a great balance between moderate prices and comfortable weather conditions without extreme rainfall.
Lufthansa is the main carrier for the route from San José to Frankfurt. On average, there are about 2 flights per week providing a direct connection between these cities. A detailed schedule and options for connecting flights are available in the interactive list below.
Flights San José — Frankfurt am Main depart from Juan Santamaria International Airport and arrive at Frankfurt Airport and Frankfurt-Hahn Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The approximate travel time on a direct flight is about 11 hours, as the distance between the cities exceeds 9,300 km.
Regular service on this route is provided by Lufthansa (LH).
Yes, there are direct flights between these cities, but their frequency is limited to approximately two departures per week.
Flights from Costa Rica arrive at Germany's largest aviation hub—Frankfurt International Airport (FRA).
The most favorable rates are usually available when searching several months before your trip; you can always track current offers using the low-price calendar.
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