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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
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.
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.





