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Connecting route · Costa Rica → Finland

Flights from San Jose to Helsinki

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Helsinki. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Amsterdam, about 16h 06m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 09m
SJOHELFRA

San Jose to Helsinki at a glance

Fastest journey15h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Amsterdam

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Helsinki

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 Frankfurt (FRA) HEL
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Finnair, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 06m
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SJO Amsterdam (AMS) HEL
Leg 1: KLM, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Finnair, KLM
One airline, one ticket ~15h 44m
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3
SJO Madrid (MAD) HEL
Leg 1: Evelop Airlines, Iberia · Leg 2: Finnair, Iberia
One airline, one ticket ~16h 48m
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SJO Paris (CDG) HEL
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, Finnair
One airline, one ticket ~16h 02m
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SJO Miami (MIA) HEL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, Volaris Costa Rica · Leg 2: Finnair
Same alliance ~15h 09m
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SJO Chicago (ORD) HEL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines · Leg 2: Finnair
Same alliance ~15h 52m
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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
10,072 km6,255 miles
Journey time
15h 09mestimate
Time difference
+8hHelsinki vs San Jose
Currency in Helsinki
EUR
Airports
SJO → HEL

Flights from San Jose to Helsinki: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Helsinki?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Madrid. 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 Helsinki?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,072 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Helsinki?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Amsterdam (AMS), Madrid (MAD) and Paris (CDG). Lufthansa flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Helsinki?
San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Helsinki: Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Helsinki?
Helsinki is 8 hours ahead of San Jose.

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