Connecting route · Costa Rica → Italy

Flights from San Jose to Milan

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Milan. The easiest way is one stop via Madrid or Miami, about 14h 33m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 28m

San Jose to Milan at a glance

Fastest journey14h 28mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Miami

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Milan

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

SJO Madrid (MAD) MIL

Leg 1: Evelop Airlines, Iberia · Leg 2: Air Europa, Iberia, Wizz Air

One airline, one ticket ~14h 33m

SJO Miami (MIA) MIL

Leg 1: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, Volaris Costa Rica · Leg 2: American Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~14h 39m

SJO Frankfurt (FRA) MIL

Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Condor, Lufthansa

One airline, one ticket ~14h 48m

SJO Amsterdam (AMS) MIL

Leg 1: KLM, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: easyJet, ITA Airways, KLM

One airline, one ticket ~14h 52m

SJO Paris (CDG) MIL

Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, easyJet, ITA Airways

One airline, one ticket ~14h 28m

SJO Chicago (ORD) MIL

Leg 1: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Qatar Airways

One airline, one ticket ~16h 02m

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: 9,476 km5,885 miles
Journey time: 14h 28mestimate
Time difference: +7hMilan vs San Jose
Currency in Milan: EUR
Airports: SJO → MXP, BGY, LIN

Flights from San Jose to Milan: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Milan?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Madrid, Miami and Frankfurt. 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 Milan?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,476 km.

Where do you change planes between San Jose and Milan?

The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), Miami (MIA), Frankfurt (FRA) and Amsterdam (AMS). Evelop Airlines flies both legs via Madrid, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve San Jose and Milan?

San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Milan: Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).

What is the time difference between San Jose and Milan?

Milan is 7 hours ahead of San Jose.

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