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Flights from Havana to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Havana to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Miami or Panama City, about 5h 13m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 09m
HAVSJOMIA

Havana to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey5h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Miami or Panama City

Best ways to fly from Havana 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
HAV Miami (MIA) SJO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, World Atlantic Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, Volaris Costa Rica
One airline, one ticket ~5h 13m
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HAV Panama City (PTY) SJO
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica, Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 09m
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3
HAV Cancun (CUN) SJO
Leg 1: Viva · Leg 2: Volaris, Volaris Costa Rica
Self-transfer likely ~5h 43m
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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
1,478 km918 miles
Journey time
5h 09mestimate
Time difference
-1hSan Jose vs Havana
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
HAV → SJO

Flights from Havana to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Havana to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Miami, Panama City and Cancun. 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 Havana to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,478 km.
Where do you change planes between Havana and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Miami (MIA), Panama City (PTY) and Cancun (CUN). American Airlines flies both legs via Miami, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Havana and San Jose?
Havana: José Martí International Airport (HAV). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
What is the time difference between Havana and San Jose?
San Jose is 1 hour behind Havana.

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