Bogota to San José (Alajuela) (BOG–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BOG–SJO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. avianca leads the route. The flight covers 780 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca | 21 | 32N | 2h15-2h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach San José (Alajuela) from Bogota
| Metric | BOG→SJO | MDE→SJO |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BOG | – | 134 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 8 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 2h |
Travel Essentials
BOG: -05 · SJO: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Bogota, it's 5:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
Colombian passport holders normally require a consular visa to enter Costa Rica. However, holders of a valid multiple-entry US, Canadian, or Schengen visa or residence permit are exempt and may enter visa-free for up to 90 days. Passport must be valid for at least 90 days beyond the date of entry. A biometric machine-readable passport is mandatory.
TransMilenio bus (Route K11 or feeder routes) connects to the airport from major stations in the BRT network for COP 3,000–4,000 (around $0.75). The airport bus terminal is adjacent to the terminal building; journey time from central Bogotá is 30–60 minutes depending on traffic.Taxis from Zona Rosa or the historic center cost COP 25,000–40,000 (about $6–10) and take 25–45 minutes. InDriver and Uber (operating as a peer-to-peer service) run slightly cheaper. Avoid unlicensed taxis; use only yellow metered cabs or apps. Traffic on the Avenida El Dorado is consistently congested during morning and evening peaks.
BOG–SJO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BOG to SJO
El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) are connected by nonstop service from avianca. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
BOG to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BOG to SJO is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 780 miles (1,256 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jose Maria Córdova, Rafael Nuñez and Tocumen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Medellín (MDE).