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How to get fromLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Costa Ricaby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Costa Rica by plane or train

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  1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport

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    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LGW - SJO
    14h 38m
    $422–1,080

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    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 22m
    $588–1,275

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration16h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$326Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,732.8 km
  • Duration: 14h 38m

What companies run services between London Gatwick Airport (LGW), England and Costa Rica?

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

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