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

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AF524
AF Air France
359
10:10 AM
CET T2E
3:00 PM
CST
11h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF428
AF Air France
359
1:15 PM
CET T2E
5:50 PM
CST
11h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF525
AF Air France
359
5:15 PM
CST TM
10:35 AM+1
CET
10h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF481
AF Air France
359
8:04 PM
CST TM
1:16 PM+1
CET
10h 12m
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, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 5,553 mi 11h 35m nonstop -7h behind 27 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 35m. Beyond nonstop, 27 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 8 359 11h35-11h50 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – AF
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF (8 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CDG to SJO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,856
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
-7h
San José (Alajuela) is 7 hours behind Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).
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).
Distance & Flight Time
5,553 mi / 8,936 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 35m to 11h 50m.
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 35m to 11h 50m
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections27 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 35m to 11h 50m. The route covers 5,553 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air France.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from CDG to SJO. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LTN, SXM, MSP, YUL, AMS, IAH, FRA, YYZ, DFW, JFK, BOG, LAX, PTY, MCO, LGW, IAD, ORD, MAD, EWR, ZRH, MEX, SFO, ATL, CUN, MIA, CLT and LIM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San José (Alajuela) is 7 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 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.