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Connecting route · Bulgaria → Costa Rica

Flights from Sofia to San Jose

There are no direct flights from Sofia to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Madrid, about 15h 56m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 15h 56m
SOFSJOFRA

Sofia to San Jose at a glance

Fastest journey15h 56mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Madrid

Best ways to fly from Sofia 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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SOF Frankfurt (FRA) SJO
Leg 1: Bulgaria Air, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~15h 56m
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SOF Madrid (MAD) SJO
Leg 1: Bulgaria Air, Wizz Air, Ryanair · Leg 2: Evelop Airlines, Iberia
Self-transfer likely ~16h 56m
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3
SOF Zurich (ZRH) SJO
Leg 1: Bulgaria Air, SWISS · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
Self-transfer likely ~16h 51m
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SOF Paris (CDG) SJO
Leg 1: Bulgaria Air, ASL Airlines France · Leg 2: Air France
Self-transfer likely ~16h 51m
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SOF Amsterdam (AMS) SJO
Leg 1: Bulgaria Air · Leg 2: KLM, Xiamen Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~17h 02m
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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
10,644 km6,610 miles
Journey time
15h 56mestimate
Time difference
-8hSan Jose vs Sofia
Currency in San Jose
USD
Airports
SOF → SJO

Flights from Sofia to San Jose: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sofia to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Madrid and Zurich. 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 Sofia to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,644 km.
Where do you change planes between Sofia and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Madrid (MAD), Zurich (ZRH) and Paris (CDG). Bulgaria Air flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sofia and San Jose?
Sofia: Sofia Airport (SOF). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
What is the time difference between Sofia and San Jose?
San Jose is 8 hours behind Sofia.

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