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Flights from Helsinki to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Helsinki to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Amsterdam, about 16h 06m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 09m
HELSJOFRA

Helsinki to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey15h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Amsterdam

Best ways to fly from Helsinki 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
HEL Frankfurt (FRA) SJO
Leg 1: Finnair, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~16h 06m
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HEL Amsterdam (AMS) SJO
Leg 1: Finnair, KLM · Leg 2: KLM, Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 44m
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3
HEL Madrid (MAD) SJO
Leg 1: Finnair, Iberia · Leg 2: Evelop Airlines, Iberia
One airline, one ticket ~16h 48m
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HEL Paris (CDG) SJO
Leg 1: Air France, Finnair · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~16h 02m
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5
HEL Miami (MIA) SJO
Leg 1: Finnair · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, Volaris Costa Rica
Same alliance ~15h 09m
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HEL Chicago (ORD) SJO
Leg 1: Finnair · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines
Same alliance ~15h 52m
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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
10,072 km6,255 miles
Journey time
15h 09mestimate
Time difference
-8hSan Jose vs Helsinki
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
HEL → SJO

Flights from Helsinki to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Helsinki to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Madrid. 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 Helsinki to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,072 km.
Where do you change planes between Helsinki and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Amsterdam (AMS), Madrid (MAD) and Paris (CDG). Finnair flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Helsinki and San Jose?
Helsinki: Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
What is the time difference between Helsinki and San Jose?
San Jose is 8 hours behind Helsinki.

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