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Flights from San Jose to Bucharest
There are no direct flights from San Jose to Bucharest. The easiest way is one stop via Madrid or Paris, about 16h 11m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 59m
San Jose to Bucharest at a glance
Fastest journey15h 59mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Paris
Best ways to fly from San Jose to Bucharest
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
- 10,787 km6,699 miles
- Journey time
- 15h 59mestimate
- Time difference
- +8hBucharest vs San Jose
- Currency in Bucharest
- RON
- Airports
- SJO → OTP, BBU
Flights from San Jose to Bucharest: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Jose to Bucharest?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Madrid, Paris 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 Bucharest?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,787 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Bucharest?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), Paris (CDG), Frankfurt (FRA) and Amsterdam (AMS). Evelop Airlines flies both legs via Madrid, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Bucharest?
San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Bucharest: Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Bucharest?
Bucharest is 8 hours ahead of San Jose.





