Cheap flights from Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro to San José from £192

Cheap flights from Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro to San José from £192

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Sun, May 24
Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro BOCSan José SJO
£192
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Thu, May 28
Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro BOCSan José SJO
£240
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1 stop
Wed, May 27
Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro BOCSan José SJO
£246
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1 stop
Wed, May 27
Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro BOCSan José SJO
£246
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Sat, May 30
Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro BOCSan José SJO
£249
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Thu, May 28
Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro BOCSan José SJO
£249
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Sun, May 24 – Thu, May 28
Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro BOCSan José SJO
£380
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Sun, May 24 – Tue, May 26
Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro BOCSan José SJO
£417
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Sun, May 24 – Wed, May 27
Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro BOCSan José SJO
£417
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Thu, May 28 – Sun, May 31
Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro BOCSan José SJO
£427
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Sun, May 24 – Tue, May 26
Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro BOCSan José SJO
£430
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Wed, May 27 – Sun, May 31
Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro BOCSan José SJO
£445
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How much do flights to San José cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£192

Cheapest round-trip

£380

Average round-trip

£479

Includes rare itinerary

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Nonstop flights in May

£192 – £240

Getting from San José's airport to the city center

The fastest option is taxi or ride-hailing, while budget travelers often choose public buses.

San José, the capital of Costa Rica, is served by Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), located approximately 17 km northwest of the city center. This is the country's main international gateway, handling the majority of international flights. For travelers seeking airport transfers to city center destinations, options include official airport taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, shared shuttles, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during rush hours on the main highway connecting the airport to downtown San José.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-45 min

₡15,000-₡25,000 (CRC 15,000–25,000 (~$28–47 USD); fixed zone rates)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-45 min

₡8,000-₡18,000 (CRC 8,000–18,000 (~$15–34 USD); surge pricing applies)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

30-60 min

₡700-₡900 (CRC 700–900 (~$1.30–1.70 USD))

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-60 min

₡10,000-₡15,000 (CRC 10,000–15,000 (~$19–28 USD); per person)

scheduled departures (traffic dependent)

solo travelers on budget

20-45 min

₡25,000-₡45,000 (CRC 25,000–45,000 (~$47–85 USD); pre-booked)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

20-45 min

₡20,000-₡50,000 (CRC 20,000–50,000 (~$38–95 USD); per day)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in CRC (Costa Rican Colón); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Official orange airport taxis operate with fixed zone-based rates and are the only taxis authorized to pick up at the terminal.
  • Ride-hailing apps like Uber and DiDi operate in Costa Rica; pickup is from designated areas outside the terminal.
  • Public buses (TUASA) depart from outside the terminal and stop at Alajuela and San José city center.
  • Traffic on the General Cañas Highway can significantly increase travel times during rush hours (7–9 AM and 5–7 PM).
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to San José

Depart from
Bocas del Toro Isla Colón International
Arrive to
Juan Santamaría International
Average flights per week
60
Flight distance
226 km
Worth visiting
Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro to San José in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
Sansa Air
---1---1------1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Sansa Air
---1---1------1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Sansa Air
---1---1------1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Sansa Air
---1---1------1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Tuesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro to San José

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirPanamaPST7PYes
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
AviancaAVAAVNo
Hahn Air Technologies X1Yes
Sansa AirLRSRZYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in San José

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January24°C14°C
February26°C14°C
March27°C15°C
April26°C16°C
May25°C16°C
June23°C16°C
July24°C16°C
August24°C15°C
September24°C15°C
October23°C15°C
November23°C15°C
December23°C14°C
Hottest Month
27°C
March
Coldest month
14°C
January
Sunny days
176
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
9 May
90%
28°C14°C
16 May
87%
25°C17°C
Sunday
10 May
89%
27°C14°C
17 May
87%
24°C17°C
Monday
11 May
87%
26°C14°C
18 May
89%
24°C17°C
Tuesday
12 May
86%
25°C15°C
19 May
75%
23°C17°C
Wednesday
13 May
85%
26°C15°C
20 May
89%
25°C15°C
Thursday
14 May
86%
26°C16°C
21 May
71%
23°C16°C
Friday
15 May
83%
25°C16°C
22 May
89%
23°C16°C
The distance between Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro and San José is 226 km. The most popular airlines for this route are AirPanama, Copa Airlines, Avianca, Hahn Air Technologies, and Sansa Air. Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro and San José have 60 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San José, consider visiting Bosque Nuboso Monteverde, and Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro to San José?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro and San José takes around 1.4 hours.
What is the flight distance between Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro and San José?
The flight distance between Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro and San José is 226 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro and San José?
Several carriers operate flights between Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro and San José. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Sansa Air.
What are the most popular routes to and from Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro and Panama, Bogotá, Quito, Medellín, Guayaquil, Cartagena, Denver, Madrid, David, Chiriquí, Prague, Malé, Saint Lucia, Kauai, Mexico City, Liberia, Seattle, Gaborone, Trabzon, Puerto Limón, Managua.
What are the most popular routes to and from San José?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and London, Cancún, Los Angeles, Toronto, Panama, New York, Glasgow, Guatemala City, Bogotá, Medellín, Atlanta, Vancouver, Mexico City, Montreal, Boston, San Francisco, Denver, Charlotte, Manchester, Aberdeen.
What airports are near San José?
The main airport in San José is Juan Santamaría International. It is also served by Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero.
Which airlines fly between Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro and San José?
Currently, you can fly between Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro and San José with AirPanama, Copa Airlines, Avianca, Hahn Air Technologies, Sansa Air.
When’s the best time to travel between Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro and San José?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro and San José, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro and San José?
Traveling between Bocas Town, Bocas del Toro and San José, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
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