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Connecting route · Costa Rica → Bolivia

Flights from San Jose to La Paz

There are no direct flights from San Jose to La Paz. The easiest way is one stop via Lima or Bogota, about 7h 04m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 7h 04m
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San Jose to La Paz at a glance

Fastest journey7h 04mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Lima or Bogota

Best ways to fly from San Jose to La Paz

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 Lima (LIM) LPB
Leg 1: LATAM Airlines Peru · Leg 2: Boliviana de Aviación, LATAM Airlines Peru
One airline, one ticket ~7h 04m
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SJO Bogota (BOG) LPB
Leg 1: Avianca, Avianca Costa Rica · Leg 2: Avianca
One airline, one ticket ~7h 08m
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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
3,423 km2,126 miles
Journey time
7h 04mestimate
Time difference
+2hLa Paz vs San Jose
Currency in La Paz
USD
Airports
SJO → LPB

Flights from San Jose to La Paz: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to La Paz?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Lima and Bogota. 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 La Paz?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,423 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and La Paz?
The best connecting points are Lima (LIM) and Bogota (BOG). LATAM Airlines Peru flies both legs via Lima, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and La Paz?
San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). La Paz: El Alto International Airport (LPB).
What is the time difference between San Jose and La Paz?
La Paz is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.

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