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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bogotá to San José:

• Earliest: departs at 7:25 am and lands at 9:45 am
• Latest: departs at 11:15 pm and lands at 1:35 am.

The flight takes about 2h 20m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Bogotá to San José:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Bogotá to San José takes 2h 20m, covering 780 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Bogotá to San José range from $296 to $454, with an average of $375 over the past 12 months. Anything below $296 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the $375 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $396 round-trip and layover options via Santo Domingo Las Americas (SDQ) at $383.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $81–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca and Volaris. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bogotá to San José flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Bogotá to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $384, which is 56% above the typical average for this route.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Flights from Bogotá to San José usually depart from Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Bogotá to San José route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 59m.

One-stop flights from Bogotá to San José most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 92% of one-stop connections
• Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Santo Domingo Las Americas (SDQ) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG) - 0% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Bogotá to San José. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $343 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $396, a difference of $53.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Avianca operates flights between Bogotá and San José.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 26m, compared with 6h 37m via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) and 9h 49m via Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG).

San José is 1 hour behind Bogotá (Central Time vs Colombia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and Museo de Oro. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Bogotá to San José flights:

• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Avianca: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Passengers with limited mobility are considered on flights from Bogota to San Jose. For instance, when you book your flight ticket with Aeromexico, you will be served by well-trained attendants from BOG to SJO. The staff is competently trained to provide top-notch meet-and-assist services and wheelchair support. Also, the team will help you deplane.

After landing at San José Juan Santamaria International Airport, you can conveniently travel to several nearby cities of your choice. The airport has a great transportation network to facilitate your trips. For example, you can travel to San Mateo, San Carlos, Foster City, Scotts Valley, Hayward, Belmont, Boulder Creek, and San Martin.

If you have an early morning flight and you live far from the airport, consider booking a budget hotel nearby to avoid the inconvenience of commuting in the morning. The good news is that there are multiple pocket-friendly hotels to consider, including Hotel Movich Buro 26, Hotel Habitel Prime, Estadia El Dorado, and Habitel Hotel. The hotels offer great access to the airport.

If you want to fly sustainably from Bogota to San Jose, consider booking your flight ticket with Aeromexico. The airline pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 through its "Vuela Verde (Fly Green)" program. They also invest in renewing their fleets for fuel efficiency. The carrier began using biofuel on their flights between Mexico City and San Jose in 2010. The airline has evolved its biofuel consumption to operate international flights on biofuel.