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Connecting route · Costa Rica → Ecuador

Flights from San Jose to Galapagos Islands

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Galapagos Islands. The easiest way is one stop via Guayaquil or Quito, about 5h 45m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 45m
SJOGPSGYE

San Jose to Galapagos Islands at a glance

Fastest journey5h 45mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Guayaquil or Quito

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Galapagos Islands

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

1
SJO Guayaquil (GYE) GPS
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica · Leg 2: Avianca Ecuador, LATAM Airlines Ecuador
Same alliance ~5h 45m
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2
SJO Quito (UIO) GPS
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica · Leg 2: Avianca Ecuador, LATAM Airlines Ecuador
Same alliance ~5h 45m
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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
1,341 km833 miles
Journey time
5h 45mestimate
Time difference
NoneGalapagos Islands vs San Jose
Currency in Galapagos Islands
USD
Airports
SJO → GPS

Flights from San Jose to Galapagos Islands: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Galapagos Islands?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Guayaquil and Quito. 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 Galapagos Islands?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,341 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Galapagos Islands?
The best connecting points are Guayaquil (GYE) and Quito (UIO). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve San Jose and Galapagos Islands?
San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Galapagos Islands: Seymour Galapagos Ecological Airport (GPS).

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