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Flights from San Jose to Alicante

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Alicante. The easiest way is one stop via Madrid or Amsterdam, about 13h 34m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 13h 34m
SJOALCMAD

San Jose to Alicante at a glance

Fastest journey13h 34mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Amsterdam

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Alicante

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SJO Madrid (MAD) ALC
Leg 1: Evelop Airlines, Iberia · Leg 2: Air Europa, Iberia, Air Nostrum
One airline, one ticket ~13h 34m
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SJO Amsterdam (AMS) ALC
Leg 1: KLM, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: easyJet, KLM, Vueling
One airline, one ticket ~15h 51m
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3
SJO Frankfurt (FRA) ALC
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~16h 03m
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SJO Zurich (ZRH) ALC
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: easyJet, SWISS
Self-transfer likely ~16h 49m
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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
8,771 km5,447 miles
Journey time
13h 34mestimate
Time difference
+7hAlicante vs San Jose
Currency in Alicante
EUR
Airports
SJO → ALC

Flights from San Jose to Alicante: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Alicante?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Madrid, Amsterdam and Frankfurt. 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 San Jose to Alicante?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 34m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,771 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Alicante?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), Amsterdam (AMS), Frankfurt (FRA) and Zurich (ZRH). Evelop Airlines flies both legs via Madrid, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Alicante?
San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Alicante: Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Alicante?
Alicante is 7 hours ahead of San Jose.

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