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Flights from Sao Paulo to San Jose
There are no direct flights from Sao Paulo to San Jose. 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
Sao Paulo to San Jose at a glance
Fastest journey9h 29mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bogota or Panama City
Best ways to fly from Sao Paulo 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.
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SAO Bogota (BOG) SJO
Leg 1: Avianca, LATAM Airlines Colombia, LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: Avianca, Avianca Costa Rica
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SAO Lima (LIM) SJO
Leg 1: LATAM Airlines Peru, LATAM Brasil, Sky Airline Peru · Leg 2: LATAM Airlines Peru
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SAO Buenos Aires (EZE) SJO
Leg 1: Air Canada, Ethiopian Airlines, LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica
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
- -3hSan Jose vs Sao Paulo
- Currency in San Jose
- USD
- Airports
- GRU, VCP, CGH → SJO
Flights from Sao Paulo to San Jose: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sao Paulo to San Jose?
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 Sao Paulo to San Jose?
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 Sao Paulo and San Jose?
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 Sao Paulo and San Jose?
Sao Paulo: São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
What is the time difference between Sao Paulo and San Jose?
San Jose is 3 hours behind Sao Paulo.
