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Connecting route · United States → Costa Rica

Flights from Cleveland to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Cleveland to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Orlando or Miami, about 6h 53m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 53m
CLESJOMCO

Cleveland to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey6h 53mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Orlando or Miami

Best ways to fly from Cleveland 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
CLE Orlando (MCO) SJO
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Volaris Costa Rica
One airline, one ticket ~6h 53m
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CLE Miami (MIA) SJO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, Volaris Costa Rica
One airline, one ticket ~6h 56m
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3
CLE Chicago (ORD) SJO
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 36m
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CLE Washington (IAD) SJO
Leg 1: United Airlines, GoJet Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 12m
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CLE Atlanta (ATL) SJO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 54m
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CLE Fort Lauderdale (FLL) SJO
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: JetBlue Airways
One airline, one ticket ~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
3,518 km2,185 miles
Journey time
6h 53mestimate
Time difference
-1hSan Jose vs Cleveland
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
CLE → SJO

Flights from Cleveland to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cleveland to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Orlando, Miami and Chicago. 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 Cleveland to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,518 km.
Where do you change planes between Cleveland and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Orlando (MCO), Miami (MIA), Chicago (ORD) and Washington (IAD). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Orlando, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cleveland and San Jose?
Cleveland: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
What is the time difference between Cleveland and San Jose?
San Jose is 1 hour behind Cleveland.

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