San José (Alajuela) to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (SJO–CDG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SJO–CDG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air France leads the route. The flight covers 5,553 miles in approximately 10h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF Air France | 8 | 359 | 10h12-10h20 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
SJO: CST · CDG: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).
RER B to central Paris (Gare du Nord 25 min, Châtelet 30 min) costs €11.80. Take the free CDGVAL train from T1 or T3 to the RER station at T2 first. Heavy luggage is awkward on this line during rush hour; some platforms have no escalators.Fixed taxis: €55 to Right Bank, €65 to Left Bank. Ride-hail (Uber) costs €40–65. Le Bus Direct coaches run to Montparnasse, Opéra, and the Eiffel Tower (€17, 45–70 min). Connecting to Gare de Lyon or Massy for TGV services is possible via RER B (Denfert-Rochereau transfer).
Temperate oceanic climate. Summers are warm (20–27°C) and mostly dry with occasional thunderstorm delays. Winters are cold and overcast (2–8°C) with frequent rain and periodic frost. Snow is rare but CDG briefly closes when it falls on an unprepared system. Fog is the primary winter flight disruption, particularly November through January.
Spring is mild and wet. Autumn is the most unpredictable season weather-wise. CDG is a major hub. Even moderate weather cascades across European connections. Pack a mid-weight jacket year-round. Summers are rarely hot enough for short sleeves in the evenings.
SJO–CDG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SJO to CDG
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) are connected by nonstop service from Air France. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SJO to CDG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SJO to CDG ranges from 10 hours 12 minutes to 10 hours 20 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
25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.