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Connecting route · Costa Rica → Brazil

Flights from San Jose to Sao Paulo

There are no direct flights from San Jose to Sao Paulo. The easiest way is one stop via Bogota or Panama City, about 9h 29m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 9h 29m
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San Jose to Sao Paulo at a glance

Fastest journey9h 29mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bogota or Panama City

Best ways to fly from San Jose to Sao Paulo

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

1
SJO Bogota (BOG) SAO
Leg 1: Avianca, Avianca Costa Rica · Leg 2: Avianca, LATAM Airlines Colombia, LATAM Brasil
One airline, one ticket ~9h 29m
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SJO Panama City (PTY) SAO
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica, Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 31m
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SJO Lima (LIM) SAO
Leg 1: LATAM Airlines Peru · Leg 2: LATAM Airlines Peru, LATAM Brasil, Sky Airline Peru
One airline, one ticket ~10h 03m
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SJO Buenos Aires (EZE) SAO
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica · Leg 2: Air Canada, Ethiopian Airlines, LATAM Brasil
Same alliance ~11h 44m
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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
5,517 km3,426 miles
Journey time
9h 29mestimate
Time difference
+3hSao Paulo vs San Jose
Currency in Sao Paulo
BRL
Airports
SJO → GRU, VCP, CGH

Flights from San Jose to Sao Paulo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Jose to Sao Paulo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bogota, Panama City and Lima. 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 Sao Paulo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,517 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Sao Paulo?
The best connecting points are Bogota (BOG), Panama City (PTY), Lima (LIM) and Buenos Aires (EZE). Avianca flies both legs via Bogota, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Sao Paulo?
San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). Sao Paulo: São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH).
What is the time difference between San Jose and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.

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