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Connecting route · Costa Rica → Latvia

Flights from San Jose to Riga

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Riga. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Amsterdam, about 15h 46m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 15h 46m
SJORIXFRA

San Jose to Riga at a glance

Fastest journey15h 46mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Amsterdam

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Riga

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

1
SJO Frankfurt (FRA) RIX
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: AirBaltic, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~15h 46m
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SJO Amsterdam (AMS) RIX
Leg 1: KLM, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: AirBaltic
Self-transfer likely ~16h 30m
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3
SJO Madrid (MAD) RIX
Leg 1: Evelop Airlines, Iberia · Leg 2: AirBaltic
Self-transfer likely ~17h 29m
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SJO Paris (CDG) RIX
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: AirBaltic
Self-transfer likely ~16h 45m
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SJO Zurich (ZRH) RIX
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: AirBaltic
Self-transfer likely ~17h 06m
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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
10,156 km6,307 miles
Journey time
15h 46mestimate
Time difference
+8hRiga vs San Jose
Currency in Riga
EUR
Airports
SJO → RIX

Flights from San Jose to Riga: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Riga?
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 Riga?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,156 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Riga?
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 Riga?
San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Riga: Riga International Airport (RIX).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Riga?
Riga is 8 hours ahead of San Jose.

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