Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to San José (Alajuela) (CDG–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
KL2366+1
KL KLM
359
1:15 PM
CEST T2E
5:50 PM
CST
12h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF430
AF Air France
359
1:45 PM
CEST T2E
5:10 PM
CST
11h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF431
AF Air France
359
7:40 PM
CST TM
2:18 PM+1
CEST
10h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL2367+1
KL KLM
359
8:05 PM
CST TM
1:15 PM+1
CEST
9h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to San José (Alajuela)
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 5,553 mi 11h 25m nonstop -8h behind 30 1-stop hubs

CDG–SJO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air France leads the route. The flight covers 5,553 miles in approximately 11h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CDG–SJO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AF Air France Also: KL 7 359 11h25 SkyTeam KL
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – AF, KL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CDG to SJO direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CDG to SJO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,806
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-8h
San José (Alajuela) is 8 hours behind Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).
CDG: CEST · SJO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), it's 10:00 AM in San José (Alajuela).
Distance & Flight Time
5,553 mi / 8,936 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 25m to 12h 35m.
Visa & Entry

French passport holders enter Costa Rica visa-free for up to 180 days. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least two blank pages. Immigration may ask for proof of onward travel and evidence of at least $100 per month of stay.

Getting to CDG

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

Key statistics for the Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to San José (Alajuela) route.
Route details
Distance5,553 mi / 8,936 km
Flight time11h 25m to 12h 35m
Time difference-8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: CDG
IATA / ICAOCDG / LFPG
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr70.3M
Elevation392 ft / 119 m
Destination: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CDG to SJO flights.
Nonstop flights from Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport take approximately 11h 25m to 12h 35m. The route covers 5,553 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air France. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from CDG to SJO. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BDA, LTN, LGW, SXM, IAD, YUL, AMS, YYZ, SAN, JFK, MTY, BOG, LAX, PTY, IAH, DFW, MCO, FRA, EWR, SFO, MAD, ZRH, ORD, MIA, MEX, CLT, ATL, CUN, MSP and LIM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San José (Alajuela) is 8 hours behind Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).
Yes, return flights from SJO to CDG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CDG to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CDG to SJO ranges from 11 hours 25 minutes to 12 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,553 miles (8,936 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via BDA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.