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Connecting route · Costa Rica → Cuba

Flights from San Jose to Havana

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Havana. The easiest way is one stop via Miami or Panama City, about 5h 13m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 09m
SJOHAVMIA

San Jose to Havana at a glance

Fastest journey5h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Miami or Panama City

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Havana

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

1
SJO Miami (MIA) HAV
Leg 1: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, Volaris Costa Rica · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, World Atlantic Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 13m
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SJO Panama City (PTY) HAV
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica, Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 09m
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SJO Cancun (CUN) HAV
Leg 1: Volaris, Volaris Costa Rica · Leg 2: Viva
Self-transfer likely ~5h 43m
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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
1,478 km918 miles
Journey time
5h 09mestimate
Time difference
+1hHavana vs San Jose
Currency in Havana
USD
Airports
SJO → HAV

Flights from San Jose to Havana: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Havana?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Miami, Panama City and Cancun. 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 Havana?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,478 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Havana?
The best connecting points are Miami (MIA), Panama City (PTY) and Cancun (CUN). American Airlines flies both legs via Miami, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Havana?
San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Havana: José Martí International Airport (HAV).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Havana?
Havana is 1 hour ahead of San Jose.

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