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Flights from Paris to San José

Nonstop flights from Paris (CDG) to San José (SJO) take about 11h 40m (8,936 km). Air France flies it. Lowest fare seen: $1012 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Paris to San José

Carriers on CDG–SJO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Air Francenonstop fare seen

Paris to San José fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $1012 one-way. With stops: Jan 2027, from $462. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$137329 Oct 2026 · Air France	$664 · 1 stop30 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$119121 Nov 2026 · Air France	$578 · 2 stops21 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$137726 Dec 2026 · Air France	$910 · 3 stops26 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$101214 Jan 2027 · Air France	$462 · 2 stops20 Jan 2027
Feb 2027	$136314 Feb 2027 · Air France	$528 · 3 stops14 Feb 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $462 in January 2027, against $578 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 5 of 5 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Paris to San José, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Paris to San José flights

How long is the flight from Paris to San José?

A nonstop flight from Paris (CDG) to San José (SJO) takes about 11h 40m, covering 8,936 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Paris from San José by air?

The great-circle distance between Charles de Gaulle International Airport and Juan Santamaría International Airport is 8,936 km (5,553 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Paris to San José?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CDG–SJO route include Air France. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Paris to San José cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CDG–SJO was $1012 USD with Air France (nonstop), departing 14 Jan 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

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

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $462 one-way, against $910 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Paris to San José?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $479 with one stop against $1012 nonstop, a saving of $533. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from France to San José?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter San José visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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