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Connecting route · Costa Rica → Spain

Flights from San Jose to Bilbao

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Bilbao. The easiest way is one stop via Madrid or Amsterdam, about 13h 31m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 31m
SJOBIOMAD

San Jose to Bilbao at a glance

Fastest journey13h 31mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Amsterdam

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Bilbao

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) BIO
Leg 1: Evelop Airlines, Iberia · Leg 2: Air Europa, Iberia, Air Nostrum
One airline, one ticket ~13h 31m
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2
SJO Amsterdam (AMS) BIO
Leg 1: KLM, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: KLM, Vueling
One airline, one ticket ~15h 16m
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3
SJO New York (EWR) BIO
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 04m
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4
SJO Paris (CDG) BIO
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~14h 37m
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SJO Frankfurt (FRA) BIO
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 37m
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SJO Zurich (ZRH) BIO
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
One airline, one ticket ~15h 30m
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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
8,540 km5,303 miles
Journey time
13h 31mestimate
Time difference
+7hBilbao vs San Jose
Currency in Bilbao
EUR
Airports
SJO → BIO

Flights from San Jose to Bilbao: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Bilbao?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Madrid, Amsterdam and New York. 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 Bilbao?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,540 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Bilbao?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), Amsterdam (AMS), New York (EWR) and Paris (CDG). Evelop Airlines flies both legs via Madrid, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Bilbao?
San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Bilbao: Bilbao Airport (BIO).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Bilbao?
Bilbao is 7 hours ahead of San Jose.

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