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How to get fromHeathrow to Costa Ricaby plane, train or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Heathrow to Costa Rica by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LHR - SJO
    14h
    $468–1,100

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    1. Take the train from Farringdon to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LGW - SJO
    15h 14m
    $507–1,176

  3. Fly London City Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane LCY - SJO
    17h 14m
    $675–1,359

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane LHR - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    22h 49m
    $987–3,414

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration18h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$300Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Costa Rica?

American Airlines, Delta, and five other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 4 hours.

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