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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
SJOBUHMAD

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.

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SJO Madrid (MAD) BUH
Leg 1: Evelop Airlines, Iberia · Leg 2: FlyOne, Iberia, Wizz Air
One airline, one ticket ~16h 11m
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SJO Paris (CDG) BUH
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, FlyOne, HiSky
One airline, one ticket ~15h 59m
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3
SJO Frankfurt (FRA) BUH
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: FlyOne, HiSky, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~16h 00m
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SJO Amsterdam (AMS) BUH
Leg 1: KLM, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: KLM, TAROM
One airline, one ticket ~16h 04m
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SJO New York (JFK) BUH
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: HiSky
Self-transfer likely ~17h 29m
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SJO Zurich (ZRH) BUH
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: SWISS
Self-transfer likely ~16h 59m
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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
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.

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