San José (Alajuela) to Bogota (SJO–BOG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SJO–BOG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. avianca and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 780 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV avianca Also: TK | 21 | 320, 32N | 2h05-3h03 | – | Star Alliance | TK |
| AC Air Canada | 1 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
SJO: CST · BOG: -05
When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 7:00 PM in Bogota.
Official yellow taxis at the curb use a pre-paid voucher system from the booth inside arrivals. Buy a ticket before exiting (COP 25,000–45,000 to most city neighborhoods, roughly $6–11). This eliminates fare negotiation and overcharging risk.Uber operates in a legal grey area in Colombia; InDriver is a common alternative. TransMilenio bus from the airport terminal (COP 3,000) is cheapest but crowded and luggage-unfriendly. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The airport is about 15 km west of the city center via Av. El Dorado.
Bogotá sits at 2,600m elevation. The airport climate is cool and changeable year-round regardless of the tropical latitude. Temperatures at the airport hold between 7–19°C in all months. There is no true summer or winter. Two wet seasons (March–May and September–November) and two drier seasons alternate.
Afternoon thunderstorms during wet seasons can cause delays. Morning fog is the most common disruption risk year-round, due to the Bogotá savanna's topography. Pack a light jacket. The altitude makes evenings noticeably cold even in the warmest months. Acclimatise slowly if arriving from sea level.
SJO–BOG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SJO to BOG
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and El Dorado International Airport (BOG) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and avianca. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SJO to BOG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SJO to BOG ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes to 3 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 780 miles (1,256 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via TPA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.