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Connecting route · Bolivia → Costa Rica

Flights from La Paz to San Jose

There are no direct flights from La Paz to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Lima or Bogota, about 7h 04m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 7h 04m
LPBSJOLIM

La Paz to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey7h 04mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Lima or Bogota

Best ways to fly from La Paz 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
LPB Lima (LIM) SJO
Leg 1: Boliviana de Aviación, LATAM Airlines Peru · Leg 2: LATAM Airlines Peru
One airline, one ticket ~7h 04m
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LPB Bogota (BOG) SJO
Leg 1: Avianca · Leg 2: Avianca, Avianca Costa Rica
One airline, one ticket ~7h 08m
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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
3,423 km2,126 miles
Journey time
7h 04mestimate
Time difference
-2hSan Jose vs La Paz
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
LPB → SJO

Flights from La Paz to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from La Paz to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Lima and Bogota. 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 La Paz to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,423 km.
Where do you change planes between La Paz and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Lima (LIM) and Bogota (BOG). Boliviana de Aviación flies both legs via Lima, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve La Paz and San Jose?
La Paz: El Alto International Airport (LPB). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
What is the time difference between La Paz and San Jose?
San Jose is 2 hours behind La Paz.

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