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Flights from Bucharest to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Bucharest to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Madrid or Paris, about 16h 11m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 59m
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Bucharest to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey15h 59mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Paris

Best ways to fly from Bucharest 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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BUH Madrid (MAD) SJO
Leg 1: FlyOne, Iberia, Wizz Air · Leg 2: Evelop Airlines, Iberia
One airline, one ticket ~16h 11m
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2
BUH Paris (CDG) SJO
Leg 1: Air France, FlyOne, HiSky · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~15h 59m
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3
BUH Frankfurt (FRA) SJO
Leg 1: FlyOne, HiSky, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~16h 00m
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BUH Amsterdam (AMS) SJO
Leg 1: KLM, TAROM · Leg 2: KLM, Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 04m
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5
BUH New York (JFK) SJO
Leg 1: HiSky · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica, JetBlue Airways
Self-transfer likely ~17h 29m
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BUH Zurich (ZRH) SJO
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
Self-transfer likely ~16h 59m
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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
10,787 km6,699 miles
Journey time
15h 59mestimate
Time difference
-8hSan Jose vs Bucharest
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
OTP, BBU → SJO

Flights from Bucharest to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bucharest to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Madrid, Paris 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 Bucharest to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,787 km.
Where do you change planes between Bucharest and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), Paris (CDG), Frankfurt (FRA) and Amsterdam (AMS). FlyOne flies both legs via Madrid, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bucharest and San Jose?
Bucharest: Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
What is the time difference between Bucharest and San Jose?
San Jose is 8 hours behind Bucharest.

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