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7:00 am - 8:40 amSJO-FRA
18h 40m1 stop
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6:55 am - 6:25 pmFRA-SJO
18h 30m1 stop
$861KLM
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Wed, Dec 3 - Tue, Jan 20
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7:00 am - 8:40 amSJO-FRA
18h 40m1 stop
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9:50 am - 1:06 pmFRA-SJO
34h 16m1 stop
$862KLM
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Mon, Nov 17 - Wed, Dec 3
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2:15 pm - 8:40 amSJO-FRA
35h 25m1 stop
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9:50 am - 10:07 pmFRA-SJO
19h 17m1 stop
$863KLM
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Mon, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 13
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2:15 pm - 8:40 amSJO-FRA
35h 25m1 stop
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9:50 am - 10:07 pmFRA-SJO
19h 17m1 stop
$864KLM
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Mon, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 13
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7:00 am - 8:40 amSJO-FRA
18h 40m1 stop
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8:00 pm - 3:00 pmFRA-SJO
26h 00m1 stop
$874Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Wed, Feb 18
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8:30 pm - 9:35 amSJO-FRA
30h 05m1 stop
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5:35 pm - 3:00 pmFRA-SJO
28h 25m1 stop
$877Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Nov 7 - Wed, Feb 18
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8:40 pm - 2:45 pmSJO-FRA
11h 05mnonstop
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1:20 pm - 6:55 pmFRA-SJO
12h 35mnonstop
$945Lufthansa
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Tue, Jan 27 - Tue, Mar 24
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8:50 am - 7:25 amSJO-FRA
15h 35m1 stop
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9:45 am - 10:55 pmFRA-SJO
44h 10m2 stops
$949Air Canada
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Wed, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 3
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8:35 am - 11:10 amSJO-FRA
19h 35m1 stop
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9:45 am - 10:15 pmFRA-SJO
19h 30m1 stop
$950Air Canada
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Mon, Jan 26 - Tue, Mar 24
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6:15 pm - 6:50 pmSJO-FRA
17h 35m1 stop
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7:35 pm - 4:35 pmFRA-SJO
28h 00m1 stop
$973Iberia
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Wed, Nov 12 - Tue, Feb 10

Lufthansa flights from San José to Frankfurt am Main Airport

Our best Lufthansa deals on San José to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight tickets
Lufthansa
Jan 27
SJO8:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 05m
FRA2:45 pmFrankfurt am Main
Mar 24
FRA1:20 pmFrankfurt am Main
12h 35m
SJO6:55 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Lufthansa
Nov 13
SJO8:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 05m
FRA2:45 pmFrankfurt am Main
Nov 27
FRA10:15 pmFrankfurt am Main
23h 35m
2 stops
SJO2:50 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Lufthansa
Nov 6
SJO8:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 05m
FRA2:45 pmFrankfurt am Main
Nov 13
FRA1:20 pmFrankfurt am Main
12h 35m
SJO6:55 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

United Airlines flights from San José to Frankfurt am Main Airport

Our best United Airlines deals on San José to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight tickets
United Airlines
Dec 9
SJO8:45 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 55m
1 stop
FRA11:40 amFrankfurt am Main
Feb 26
FRA1:50 pmFrankfurt am Main
30h 25m
1 stop
SJO1:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
United Airlines
Nov 13
SJO11:28 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
24h 57m
1 stop
FRA7:25 amFrankfurt am Main
Nov 27
FRA1:50 pmFrankfurt am Main
28h 35m
1 stop
SJO11:25 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
United Airlines
Nov 13
SJO12:35 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
16h 05m
1 stop
FRA11:40 amFrankfurt am Main
Nov 27
FRA9:45 amFrankfurt am Main
29h 47m
2 stops
SJO8:32 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

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San JoséFrankfurt am Main

SJO - FRA

SJOFRA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/3

7:00 am-8:40 am

1 stop18h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 1/20

6:55 am-6:25 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$861

San JoséFrankfurt am Main

SJO - FRA

SJOFRA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/17

7:00 am-8:40 am

1 stop18h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 12/3

9:50 am-1:06 pm

1 stop34h 16m

$862

San JoséFrankfurt am Main

SJO - FRA

SJOFRA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/3

2:15 pm-8:40 am

1 stop35h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 11/13

9:50 am-10:07 pm

1 stop19h 17m

$863

San JoséFrankfurt am Main

SJO - FRA

SJOFRA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/3

2:15 pm-8:40 am

1 stop35h 25m

Frankfurt am Main

Thu 11/13

9:50 am-10:07 pm

1 stop19h 17m

$864

San JoséFrankfurt am Main

SJO - FRA

SJOFRA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/5

7:00 am-8:40 am

1 stop18h 40m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 2/18

8:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$874

San JoséFrankfurt am Main

SJO - FRA

SJOFRA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/7

8:30 pm-9:35 am

1 stop30h 05m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 2/18

5:35 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$877

San JoséFrankfurt am Main

SJO - FRA

SJOFRA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 1/27

8:40 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop11h 05m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 3/24

1:20 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop12h 35m

$945

San JoséFrankfurt am Main

SJO - FRA

SJOFRA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/26

8:50 am-7:25 am

1 stop15h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 12/3

9:45 am-10:55 pm

2 stops44h 10m

$949

San JoséFrankfurt am Main

SJO - FRA

SJOFRA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

8:35 am-11:10 am

1 stop19h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 3/24

9:45 am-10:15 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$950

San JoséFrankfurt am Main

SJO - FRA

SJOFRA

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/12

6:15 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Frankfurt am Main

Tue 2/10

7:35 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$973

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San José and Frankfurt am Main Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Frankfurt am Main Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $831. If you aren’t able to travel to Frankfurt am Main Airport during the month of January, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $866.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Frankfurt am Main Airport from San José is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $1,151. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from San José to Frankfurt am Main Airport on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,798. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Frankfurt am Main Airport is at noon. momondo users have found flights departing from San José to Frankfurt am Main Airport at noon for as low as $776. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Frankfurt am Main Airport is in the evening when prices are around $1,304.

What is the cheapest San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Frankfurt am Main flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Frankfurt am Main Airport from San José when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Frankfurt am Main Airport for around $1,034 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Frankfurt am Main Airport from San José for as low as $974 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 25% on your flight if you consider stops on a San José to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight.

How have San José to Frankfurt am Main Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2025, prices for San José to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights are approximately 26% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$821

Fastest flight time

11h 05m

Direct flights

Wed, Fri and Sun
The best one-way flight to Frankfurt am Main Airport from San José in the past 72 hours is $821. The best round-trip flight deal from San José to Frankfurt am Main Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,048.
The fastest flight from San José to Frankfurt am Main Airport takes 11h 05m
Direct flights go from San José to Frankfurt am Main Airport on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
  • How far is San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Frankfurt am Main by plane?

    A flight from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Frankfurt am Main will travel around 5806.1 mi. Flights usually cover this in 11h 05m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    Prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Frankfurt am Main Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Frankfurt am Main Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Frankfurt am Main Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from San José to Frankfurt am Main Airport

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Air CanadaPriceFrom $767Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,383 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $801Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,406 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $820Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,482 reviews
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IberiaPriceFrom $920Free CancellationRating
7.0
3,004 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $946Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,775 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $968Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,542 reviews
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  • Lufthansa Flights From San José to Frankfurt am Main Airport

    Lufthansa operates around 3 flights from San José to Frankfurt am Main Airport every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $1,148, but momondo users have found Lufthansa deals from San José to Frankfurt am Main Airport from as low as $968 round-trip. Lufthansa has been scored 6.8/10 in 7,541 reviews.

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