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Connecting route · Venezuela → Costa Rica

Flights from Caracas to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Caracas to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Bogota or Panama City, about 5h 21m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 4h 53m
CCSSJOBOG

Caracas to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey4h 53mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bogota or Panama City

Best ways to fly from Caracas 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
CCS Bogota (BOG) SJO
Leg 1: Avianca, Avior Airlines, LASER Airlines · Leg 2: Avianca, Avianca Costa Rica
One airline, one ticket ~5h 21m
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2
CCS Panama City (PTY) SJO
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica, Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 53m
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3
CCS Medellin (MDE) SJO
Leg 1: Avior Airlines, Wingo · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica, Wingo
One airline, one ticket ~5h 08m
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CCS Santo Domingo (SDQ) SJO
Leg 1: Air Century, LASER Airlines · Leg 2: Arajet
Self-transfer likely ~6h 56m
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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
1,882 km1,169 miles
Journey time
4h 53mestimate
Time difference
-2hSan Jose vs Caracas
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
CCS → SJO

Flights from Caracas to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Caracas to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bogota, Panama City and Medellin. 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 Caracas to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,882 km.
Where do you change planes between Caracas and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Bogota (BOG), Panama City (PTY), Medellin (MDE) and Santo Domingo (SDQ). Avianca flies both legs via Bogota, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Caracas and San Jose?
Caracas: Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
What is the time difference between Caracas and San Jose?
San Jose is 2 hours behind Caracas.

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