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Connecting route · Ecuador → Costa Rica

Flights from Galapagos Islands to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Galapagos Islands to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Guayaquil or Quito, about 5h 45m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 45m
GPSSJOGYE

Galapagos Islands to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey5h 45mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Guayaquil or Quito

Best ways to fly from Galapagos Islands 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
GPS Guayaquil (GYE) SJO
Leg 1: Avianca Ecuador, LATAM Airlines Ecuador · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica
Same alliance ~5h 45m
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GPS Quito (UIO) SJO
Leg 1: Avianca Ecuador, LATAM Airlines Ecuador · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica
Same alliance ~5h 45m
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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
1,341 km833 miles
Journey time
5h 45mestimate
Time difference
NoneSan Jose vs Galapagos Islands
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
GPS → SJO

Flights from Galapagos Islands to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Galapagos Islands to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Guayaquil and Quito. 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 Galapagos Islands to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,341 km.
Where do you change planes between Galapagos Islands and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Guayaquil (GYE) and Quito (UIO). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Galapagos Islands and San Jose?
Galapagos Islands: Seymour Galapagos Ecological Airport (GPS). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).

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