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If you are a US passport holder, a visa is not required for stays of 90 days or less. However, you will need to make sure your that passport is valid for a minimum of 90 days and that you have at least one blank page. You will also need to fill out the CheckMig immigration form between 48 hours and 1 hour before your flight and present the confirmation email when you arrive. A return ticket is also required, showing your planned exit from the country.

We recommend checking in ahead of time to save time at the airport, and in some cases, money. The XS and Basic fare with Avianca will charge a fee to check you in at the airport. Volaris also charges an airport check-in fee. However, there are several simple ways to check in ahead of time, like through the airlines’ website or with their app.

There are currently no airlines along this route offering services for unaccompanied minors. However, Avianca does offer a discount ticket for kids. Babies requiring a seat and kids aged 2 to 11 get a 33% discount in Economy class. With Wingo Airlines, an infant 2 years or less may travel free of charge, provided you hold the child on your lap.

The most comfortable option would be to arrange a private transfer, which gives a fixed price and is available 24 hours a day. Taxis are also available from the airport but will use a meter and charge an airport surcharge. There is also a public bus, which would be your most affordable option. You should choose bus line M86/K86. The ride to the city will take about 45 minutes and runs from 4:30 am - 10:45 pm on weekdays and 6:00 am - 9:45 pm on weekends.

Among airlines operating San José to Bogotá flights:

• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only Avianca operates flights between San José and Bogotá.

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $227 round-trip via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE), compared to $268 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $96–$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 Costa Rica. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 65% of one-stop connections
• Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG) - 2% of one-stop connections
• Santo Domingo Las Americas (SDQ) - 2% of one-stop connections

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the San José to Bogotá route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 18%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $244 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $295: a $51 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 San José to Bogotá route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 27 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Bogotá are Parque de la 93, Corferias and Estadio Nemesio Camacho El Campín. These are among the most viewed places in Bogotá on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 1:40 am and lands at 3:50 am
• Latest: departs at 5:15 pm and lands at 7:25 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 10m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 7% above the route average of $268. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San José to Bogotá takes 2h 10m, 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.

One-way fares from San José to Bogotá are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $220, which is 36% above the typical average for this route.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 40m, compared with 5h 04m via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) and 5h 05m via Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG).

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

Bogotá El Dorado Airport (BOG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $12 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Localiza
· Alamo
· Budget
· Sixt
· GREEN MOTION

Round-trip flights from San José to Bogotá range from $220 to $367, with an average of $268 over the past 12 months. Anything below $220 counts as a good deal.