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Flights from Alicante to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Alicante to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Madrid or Amsterdam, about 13h 34m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 13h 34m
ALCSJOMAD

Alicante to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey13h 34mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Amsterdam

Best ways to fly from Alicante to San Jose

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
ALC Madrid (MAD) SJO
Leg 1: Air Europa, Iberia, Air Nostrum · Leg 2: Evelop Airlines, Iberia
One airline, one ticket ~13h 34m
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2
ALC Amsterdam (AMS) SJO
Leg 1: easyJet, KLM, Vueling · Leg 2: KLM, Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 51m
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3
ALC Frankfurt (FRA) SJO
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~16h 03m
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ALC Zurich (ZRH) SJO
Leg 1: easyJet, SWISS · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
Self-transfer likely ~16h 49m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,771 km5,447 miles
Journey time
13h 34mestimate
Time difference
-7hSan Jose vs Alicante
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
ALC → SJO

Flights from Alicante to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Alicante to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Madrid, Amsterdam and Frankfurt. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Alicante to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 34m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,771 km.
Where do you change planes between Alicante and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), Amsterdam (AMS), Frankfurt (FRA) and Zurich (ZRH). Air Europa flies both legs via Madrid, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Alicante and San Jose?
Alicante: Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
What is the time difference between Alicante and San Jose?
San Jose is 7 hours behind Alicante.

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