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Connecting route · Latvia → Costa Rica

Flights from Riga to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Riga to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Amsterdam, about 15h 46m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 15h 46m
RIXSJOFRA

Riga to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey15h 46mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Amsterdam

Best ways to fly from Riga 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
RIX Frankfurt (FRA) SJO
Leg 1: AirBaltic, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~15h 46m
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RIX Amsterdam (AMS) SJO
Leg 1: AirBaltic · Leg 2: KLM, Xiamen Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 30m
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3
RIX Madrid (MAD) SJO
Leg 1: AirBaltic · Leg 2: Evelop Airlines, Iberia
Self-transfer likely ~17h 29m
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RIX Paris (CDG) SJO
Leg 1: AirBaltic · Leg 2: Air France
Self-transfer likely ~16h 45m
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RIX Zurich (ZRH) SJO
Leg 1: AirBaltic · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
Self-transfer likely ~17h 06m
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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
10,156 km6,307 miles
Journey time
15h 46mestimate
Time difference
-8hSan Jose vs Riga
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
RIX → SJO

Flights from Riga to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Riga 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 Riga to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,156 km.
Where do you change planes between Riga and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Amsterdam (AMS), Madrid (MAD) and Paris (CDG). AirBaltic flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Riga and San Jose?
Riga: Riga International Airport (RIX). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
What is the time difference between Riga and San Jose?
San Jose is 8 hours behind Riga.

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