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Connecting route · Costa Rica → Venezuela

Flights from San Jose to Caracas

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Caracas. The easiest way is one stop via Bogota or Panama City, about 5h 21m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 4h 53m
SJOCCSBOG

San Jose to Caracas at a glance

Fastest journey4h 53mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bogota or Panama City

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Caracas

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SJO Bogota (BOG) CCS
Leg 1: Avianca, Avianca Costa Rica · Leg 2: Avianca, Avior Airlines, LASER Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 21m
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SJO Panama City (PTY) CCS
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica, Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 53m
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SJO Medellin (MDE) CCS
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica, Wingo · Leg 2: Avior Airlines, Wingo
One airline, one ticket ~5h 08m
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SJO Santo Domingo (SDQ) CCS
Leg 1: Arajet · Leg 2: Air Century, LASER Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 56m
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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
1,882 km1,169 miles
Journey time
4h 53mestimate
Time difference
+2hCaracas vs San Jose
Currency in Caracas
USD
Airports
SJO → CCS

Flights from San Jose to Caracas: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Caracas?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bogota, Panama City and Medellin. 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 Caracas?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,882 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Caracas?
The best connecting points are Bogota (BOG), Panama City (PTY), Medellin (MDE) and Santo Domingo (SDQ). Avianca flies both legs via Bogota, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Caracas?
San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Caracas: Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Caracas?
Caracas is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.

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