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Flights from Munich to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Munich to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Madrid, about 14h 40m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 31m
MUCSJOAMS

Munich to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey14h 31mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Madrid

Best ways to fly from Munich 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.

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MUC Amsterdam (AMS) SJO
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, KLM, Lufthansa · Leg 2: KLM, Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 40m
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MUC Madrid (MAD) SJO
Leg 1: Air Europa, Iberia, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Evelop Airlines, Iberia
One airline, one ticket ~14h 59m
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MUC Paris (CDG) SJO
Leg 1: Air France, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~14h 31m
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MUC Frankfurt (FRA) SJO
Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa, Discover Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~14h 34m
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MUC Washington (IAD) SJO
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 10m
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MUC Chicago (ORD) SJO
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 03m
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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
9,603 km5,963 miles
Journey time
14h 31mestimate
Time difference
-7hSan Jose vs Munich
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
MUC → SJO

Flights from Munich to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Munich to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Madrid and Paris. 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 Munich to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,603 km.
Where do you change planes between Munich and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Madrid (MAD), Paris (CDG) and Frankfurt (FRA). Air Dolomiti flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Munich and San Jose?
Munich: Munich Airport (MUC). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
What is the time difference between Munich and San Jose?
San Jose is 7 hours behind Munich.

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