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Flights from Bilbao to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Bilbao to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Madrid or Amsterdam, about 13h 31m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 31m
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Bilbao to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey13h 31mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Amsterdam

Best ways to fly from Bilbao 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
BIO Madrid (MAD) SJO
Leg 1: Air Europa, Iberia, Air Nostrum · Leg 2: Evelop Airlines, Iberia
One airline, one ticket ~13h 31m
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BIO Amsterdam (AMS) SJO
Leg 1: KLM, Vueling · Leg 2: KLM, Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 16m
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3
BIO New York (EWR) SJO
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 04m
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4
BIO Paris (CDG) SJO
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~14h 37m
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BIO Frankfurt (FRA) SJO
Leg 1: Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~15h 37m
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BIO Zurich (ZRH) SJO
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
One airline, one ticket ~15h 30m
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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
8,540 km5,303 miles
Journey time
13h 31mestimate
Time difference
-7hSan Jose vs Bilbao
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
BIO → SJO

Flights from Bilbao to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bilbao to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Madrid, Amsterdam and New York. 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 Bilbao to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,540 km.
Where do you change planes between Bilbao and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), Amsterdam (AMS), New York (EWR) and Paris (CDG). Air Europa flies both legs via Madrid, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bilbao and San Jose?
Bilbao: Bilbao Airport (BIO). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
What is the time difference between Bilbao and San Jose?
San Jose is 7 hours behind Bilbao.

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