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Connecting route · Costa Rica → Spain

Flights from San Jose to Barcelona

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Barcelona. The easiest way is one stop via Madrid or Miami, about 13h 43m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 43m
SJOBCNMAD

San Jose to Barcelona at a glance

Fastest journey13h 43mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Miami

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Barcelona

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) BCN
Leg 1: Evelop Airlines, Iberia · Leg 2: Air Europa, Iberia, Nesma Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 43m
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SJO Miami (MIA) BCN
Leg 1: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, Volaris Costa Rica · Leg 2: American Airlines, Level
One airline, one ticket ~14h 11m
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3
SJO Amsterdam (AMS) BCN
Leg 1: KLM, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: KLM, Vueling, SunExpress
One airline, one ticket ~15h 23m
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4
SJO Montreal (YUL) BCN
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Transat · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Transat
One airline, one ticket ~14h 58m
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5
SJO Chicago (ORD) BCN
Leg 1: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 50m
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SJO Mexico City (MEX) BCN
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, Aeroméxico Connect, Avianca Costa Rica · Leg 2: Aeroméxico, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~16h 44m
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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
8,970 km5,570 miles
Journey time
13h 43mestimate
Time difference
+7hBarcelona vs San Jose
Currency in Barcelona
EUR
Airports
SJO → BCN

Flights from San Jose to Barcelona: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Barcelona?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Madrid, Miami and Amsterdam. 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 Barcelona?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,970 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Barcelona?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), Miami (MIA), Amsterdam (AMS) and Montreal (YUL). Evelop Airlines flies both legs via Madrid, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Barcelona?
San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Barcelona: Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Barcelona?
Barcelona is 7 hours ahead of San Jose.

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