Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to San José (Alajuela) (CDG–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CDG–SJO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air France leads the route. The flight covers 5,553 miles in approximately 11h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF Air France | 8 | 359 | 11h35-11h50 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CDG: CET · SJO: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), it's 11:00 AM in San José (Alajuela).
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RER B train runs from central Paris (Châtelet–Les Halles, Gare du Nord) to CDG T2 in 30–35 minutes (€11.80, RATP fare). From T2, a free CDGVAL people mover covers T1 and T3. Train frequency is every 10–15 minutes; service runs from around 5am to midnight.
Taxis from Paris have a fixed fare: €55 to the Right Bank (most of central Paris), €65 to the Left Bank. Journey time is 30–60 minutes depending on traffic on the A1. Ride-hail (Uber, Bolt) is often cheaper. Buses (Le Bus Direct) run from major Left Bank and Right Bank stops (€17).
CDG–SJO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CDG to SJO
Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) are connected by nonstop service from Air France. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CDG to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CDG to SJO ranges from 11 hours 35 minutes to 11 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,553 miles (8,936 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LTN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.