Which airports can I use when flying from San José to Caracas?

Flights from San José to Caracas usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Caracas Simon Bolivar (CCS).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San José to Caracas?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San José to Caracas.

Which airports do connecting flights from San José to Caracas pass through?

One-stop flights from San José to Caracas most commonly connect through: • Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 72% of one-stop connections • Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 27% of one-stop connections • Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) - 1% of one-stop connections Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San José to Caracas?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the San José to Caracas route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $621 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $688, a difference of $67. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How expensive are last-minute San José to Caracas flights?

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 27% above the route average of $647. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from San José to Caracas?

A nonstop flight from San José to Caracas takes 0h 00m, covering 1,170 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San José to Caracas?

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.

Have flight prices from San José to Caracas changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $696 to $3,114. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San José to Caracas looking right now?

One-way fares from San José to Caracas are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $331.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San José to Caracas?

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 16m, compared with 10h 34m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 15h 52m via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE).

What is the time difference between San José and Caracas?

Caracas is 2 hours ahead of San José (Venezuela Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a San José to Caracas flight?

Round-trip flights from San José to Caracas range from $582 to $742, with an average of $647 over the past 12 months. Anything below $582 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San José to Caracas?

Copa Airlines ($696) and Avianca ($900) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San José to Caracas according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from San José to Caracas?

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) is the most popular layover for the San José to Caracas route. 72% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via PTY.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San José to Caracas?

Flights via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $579. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San José to Caracas which airport offers the shortest layover?

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) had the shortest average connection time for San José to Caracas layovers at 200 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest round-trip

$696

Typical prices: $582-$742

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Thu 3/8Wed 5/9

SJO - CCS • 1 stop

Cheapest one-way

$316

Typical prices: $270-$376

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Wed 10/17

SJO - CCS • 3 stops

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There are currently no direct flights between San José and Caracas. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.

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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 31% compared to booking last minute.

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April

Cheapest • 10% price drop

January

Most popular

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Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE)

Cheapest • Avg $579 (round-trip)

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY)

Shortest trip • 5h 16m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San José to Caracas

Mon, Mar 8 - Sun, May 9

2:30 am - 12:22 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CCS Caracas Simon Bolivar

7h 52m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

1:32 pm - 8:16 amCCS Caracas Simon Bolivar-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

20h 44m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$696Copa Airlines

Fri, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 15

11:59 am - 12:59 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CCS Caracas Simon Bolivar

11h 00m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

6:35 am - 10:59 amCCS Caracas Simon Bolivar-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6h 24m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$696Copa Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 11

5:55 pm - 12:59 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CCS Caracas Simon Bolivar

5h 04m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

1:32 pm - 7:10 amCCS Caracas Simon Bolivar-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19h 38m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$696Copa Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 30

11:58 am - 12:59 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CCS Caracas Simon Bolivar

11h 01m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

1:32 pm - 7:24 amCCS Caracas Simon Bolivar-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19h 52m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$696Copa Airlines

Fri, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 31

12:40 pm - 2:25 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CCS Caracas Simon Bolivar

11h 45m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Bogotá El Dorado

4:00 am - 11:45 amCCS Caracas Simon Bolivar-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

9h 45m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Panama City Tocumen Intl

$900Avianca

Tue, Jan 12 - Sun, Jan 17

12:40 pm - 2:25 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CCS Caracas Simon Bolivar

11h 45m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Bogotá El Dorado

4:00 am - 11:45 amCCS Caracas Simon Bolivar-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

9h 45m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Panama City Tocumen Intl

$901Avianca

Sat, Dec 12 - Fri, Dec 25

12:40 pm - 2:25 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CCS Caracas Simon Bolivar

11h 45m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Bogotá El Dorado

4:00 am - 11:45 amCCS Caracas Simon Bolivar-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

9h 45m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Panama City Tocumen Intl

$935Avianca

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 11

1:50 am - 2:08 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CCS Caracas Simon Bolivar

10h 18m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

9:12 am - 6:55 pmCCS Caracas Simon Bolivar-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

35h 43m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

$984Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 14 - Mon, Feb 1

1:55 am - 10:48 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CCS Caracas Simon Bolivar

6h 53m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

9:12 am - 9:05 pmCCS Caracas Simon Bolivar-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

13h 53m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

$1,006Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 21

5:55 pm - 7:14 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CCS Caracas Simon Bolivar

35h 19m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

7:07 pm - 8:50 amCCS Caracas Simon Bolivar-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

15h 43m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

$1,021Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from San José to Caracas

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 28

9:25 am - 2:25 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CCS Caracas Simon Bolivar

15h 00m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

4:00 am - 8:50 amCCS Caracas Simon Bolivar-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6h 50m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

$1,146Avianca

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 28

7:55 pm - 12:59 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CCS Caracas Simon Bolivar

27h 04m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Panama City Tocumen Intl

6:35 am - 10:58 amCCS Caracas Simon Bolivar-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6h 23m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$1,149Copa Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 28

7:55 pm - 12:59 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CCS Caracas Simon Bolivar

27h 04m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Panama City Tocumen Intl

1:37 pm - 9:04 amCCS Caracas Simon Bolivar-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

21h 27m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$1,149Copa Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 28

9:25 am - 2:25 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CCS Caracas Simon Bolivar

15h 00m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

4:00 am - 8:50 amCCS Caracas Simon Bolivar-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6h 50m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

$1,232Avianca

Thu, Sep 10 - Fri, Sep 18

1:40 am - 2:25 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CCS Caracas Simon Bolivar

22h 45m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

4:00 am - 8:50 amCCS Caracas Simon Bolivar-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6h 50m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

$1,293Avianca

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 28

5:05 am - 2:25 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CCS Caracas Simon Bolivar

19h 20m2 stops San Salvador El Salvador Intl Bogotá El Dorado

4:00 am - 6:50 pmCCS Caracas Simon Bolivar-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

16h 50m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado San Salvador El Salvador Intl

$1,296Avianca

Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 18

8:30 am - 2:25 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CCS Caracas Simon Bolivar

15h 55m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Bogotá El Dorado

4:00 am - 8:50 amCCS Caracas Simon Bolivar-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

6h 50m1 stop Bogotá El Dorado

$1,525Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

10:03 am - 3:44 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CCS Caracas Simon Bolivar

15h 41m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

6:35 am - 11:45 amCCS Caracas Simon Bolivar-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

7h 10m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$1,680Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

12:05 pm - 12:07 pmSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CCS Caracas Simon Bolivar

22h 02m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

6:35 am - 1:52 pmCCS Caracas Simon Bolivar-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

9h 17m1 stop Panama City Tocumen Intl

$1,739Copa Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 18

4:08 am - 2:25 amSJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-CCS Caracas Simon Bolivar

20h 17m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Bogotá El Dorado

4:00 am - 7:26 amCCS Caracas Simon Bolivar-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

29h 26m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Panama City Tocumen Intl

$1,912Multiple Airlines

Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for San José to Caracas flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from San José to Caracas with more confidence.

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How much is a round-trip flight from San José to Caracas?

Round-trip flights from San José to Caracas start at $696. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $582 to $742. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $696 on Copa Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Caracas?

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San José to Caracas, it is 5% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 6% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Caracas?

April is the cheapest month to fly from San José to Caracas at $579 round-trip.
December ($799) and January ($737) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 37% on average.

This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from San José to Caracas the cheapest?

Flights from San José to Caracas are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 31% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Low season	September
High season	January
Cheapest flight	$316

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.

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Which airports can I use when flying from San José to Caracas?
Flights from San José to Caracas usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Caracas Simon Bolivar (CCS).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from San José to Caracas?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from San José to Caracas.
Which airports do connecting flights from San José to Caracas pass through?
One-stop flights from San José to Caracas most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 72% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) - 1% of one-stop connections

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San José to Caracas?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the San José to Caracas route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $621 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $688, a difference of $67. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How expensive are last-minute San José to Caracas flights?
Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 27% above the route average of $647. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
How long is a flight from San José to Caracas?
A nonstop flight from San José to Caracas takes 0h 00m, covering 1,170 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San José to Caracas?
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.
Have flight prices from San José to Caracas changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $696 to $3,114. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San José to Caracas looking right now?
One-way fares from San José to Caracas are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $331.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San José to Caracas?
Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 16m, compared with 10h 34m via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and 15h 52m via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE).
What is the time difference between San José and Caracas?
Caracas is 2 hours ahead of San José (Venezuela Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
How much should I expect to pay for a San José to Caracas flight?
Round-trip flights from San José to Caracas range from $582 to $742, with an average of $647 over the past 12 months. Anything below $582 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Monday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Monday flights average $621 - about $67 less than Saturday (10% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 31% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San José to Caracas trip for April. Fares historically average $579 round-trip in that month - typically $220 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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