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Connecting route · Chile → Costa Rica

Flights from Santiago to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Santiago to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Lima or Bogota, about 8h 48m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 48m
SCLSJOLIM

Santiago to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey8h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Lima or Bogota

Best ways to fly from Santiago to San Jose

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

1
SCL Lima (LIM) SJO
Leg 1: JetSmart, LATAM Airlines, LATAM Airlines Peru · Leg 2: LATAM Airlines Peru
One airline, one ticket ~8h 48m
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SCL Bogota (BOG) SJO
Leg 1: Avianca, JetSmart, LATAM Airlines · Leg 2: Avianca, Avianca Costa Rica
One airline, one ticket ~9h 23m
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3
SCL Panama City (PTY) SJO
Leg 1: Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica, Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 11m
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4
SCL Cartagena (CTG) SJO
Leg 1: Avianca · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica
Same alliance ~9h 49m
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5
SCL Guayaquil (GYE) SJO
Leg 1: LATAM Airlines Ecuador · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica
Self-transfer likely ~9h 47m
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SCL Medellin (MDE) SJO
Leg 1: JetSmart · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica, Wingo
Self-transfer likely ~10h 21m
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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
5,028 km3,122 miles
Journey time
8h 48mestimate
Time difference
-3hSan Jose vs Santiago
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
SCL → SJO

Flights from Santiago to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Santiago to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Lima, Bogota and Panama City. 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 Santiago to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,028 km.
Where do you change planes between Santiago and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Lima (LIM), Bogota (BOG), Panama City (PTY) and Cartagena (CTG). JetSmart flies both legs via Lima, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Santiago and San Jose?
Santiago: Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
What is the time difference between Santiago and San Jose?
San Jose is 3 hours behind Santiago.

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