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Among airlines operating San José to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights:

• Air France: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only Air France operates flights between San José and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Flights from San José to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport usually depart from San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) and arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

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

• Air France: 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.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San José to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $1,030 round-trip via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared to $1,346 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $97–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia and Iberojet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-200/200ER variants.

One-stop flights from San José to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport most commonly connect through:

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) - 8% of one-stop connections

Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the San José to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,212 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,323, a difference of $111. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 22 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on San José to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport are Eiffel Tower, Gare du Nord and Gare de Lyon. These are among the most viewed places in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San José to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:20 pm and lands at 4:53 am
• Latest: departs at 7:05 pm and lands at 5:38 am.

The flight takes about 10h 33m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 1% above the route average of $1,266. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San José to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport takes 10h 33m, covering 5,548 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $861.

Air France is the only airline operating San José to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights. 74% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon 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 13h 36m, compared with 14h 42m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 15h 18m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is 8 hours ahead of San José (Central European Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $12 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Europcar
· Budget
· Alamo
· keddy by Europcar
· Goldcar Rental SP

Round-trip flights from San José to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport range from $1,117 to $1,455, with an average of $1,266 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,117 counts as a good deal.

Air France is the only airline on the San José to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.