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Flights from Barcelona to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Barcelona to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Madrid or Miami, about 13h 43m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 43m
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Barcelona to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey13h 43mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Miami

Best ways to fly from Barcelona 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.

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BCN Madrid (MAD) SJO
Leg 1: Air Europa, Iberia, Nesma Airlines · Leg 2: Evelop Airlines, Iberia
One airline, one ticket ~13h 43m
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BCN Miami (MIA) SJO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Level · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, Volaris Costa Rica
One airline, one ticket ~14h 11m
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3
BCN Amsterdam (AMS) SJO
Leg 1: KLM, Vueling, SunExpress · Leg 2: KLM, Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 23m
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4
BCN Montreal (YUL) SJO
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Transat · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Transat
One airline, one ticket ~14h 58m
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5
BCN Chicago (ORD) SJO
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 50m
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BCN Mexico City (MEX) SJO
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, Emirates · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, Aeroméxico Connect, Avianca Costa Rica
One airline, one ticket ~16h 44m
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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
8,970 km5,570 miles
Journey time
13h 43mestimate
Time difference
-7hSan Jose vs Barcelona
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
BCN → SJO

Flights from Barcelona to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Barcelona to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Madrid, Miami and Amsterdam. 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 Barcelona to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,970 km.
Where do you change planes between Barcelona and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), Miami (MIA), Amsterdam (AMS) and Montreal (YUL). Air Europa flies both legs via Madrid, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Barcelona and San Jose?
Barcelona: Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
What is the time difference between Barcelona and San Jose?
San Jose is 7 hours behind Barcelona.

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