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There are 3 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to Costa Rica by plane or train

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  1. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LGW - SJO
    16h 9m
    $500–1,200

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Limón International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Limón International Airport (LIO)plane plane LHR - LIO
    24h 39m
    $375–1,180

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LHR - SJO
    15h 21m
    $593–1,265

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration17h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$295Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,732.8 km
  • Duration: 16h 9m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Costa Rica?

Air Transat, Porter Airlines, and three other airlines fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) twice daily.

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