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Flights from San Jose to Oranjestad

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Oranjestad. The easiest way is one stop via Panama City or Bogota, about 4h 32m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 4h 32m
SJOAUAPTY

San Jose to Oranjestad at a glance

Fastest journey4h 32mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Panama City or Bogota

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Oranjestad

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

1
SJO Panama City (PTY) AUA
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica, Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 32m
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SJO Bogota (BOG) AUA
Leg 1: Avianca, Avianca Costa Rica · Leg 2: Avianca, Avianca Ecuador, LATAM Airlines Colombia
One airline, one ticket ~5h 17m
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3
SJO Medellin (MDE) AUA
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica, Wingo · Leg 2: Wingo
One airline, one ticket ~4h 58m
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SJO Santo Domingo (SDQ) AUA
Leg 1: Arajet · Leg 2: Arajet
One airline, one ticket ~5h 37m
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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
1,562 km970 miles
Journey time
4h 32mestimate
Time difference
+2hOranjestad vs San Jose
Currency in Oranjestad
USD
Airports
SJO → AUA

Flights from San Jose to Oranjestad: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Oranjestad?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Panama City, Bogota and Medellin. 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 Oranjestad?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,562 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Oranjestad?
The best connecting points are Panama City (PTY), Bogota (BOG), Medellin (MDE) and Santo Domingo (SDQ). Avianca Costa Rica flies both legs via Panama City, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Oranjestad?
San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Oranjestad: Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Oranjestad?
Oranjestad is 2 hours ahead of San Jose.

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