Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Buenos Aires to San José?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Buenos Aires and San José takes around 9.7 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Buenos Aires and San José?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Buenos Aires and San José is 5675 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Buenos Aires and San José?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Buenos Aires and San José. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Avianca.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Buenos Aires?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Buenos Aires and Puerto Iguazú, El Calafate, Ushuaia, Bariloche, Mendoza, London, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago de Chile, Salta, Córdoba, Asunción, Lima, Florianópolis, São Paulo, Bogotá, Edinburgh, Madrid, San Miguel de Tucumán, Mar del Plata, Mexico City.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from San José?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Buenos Aires?

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Buenos Aires is mainly served by Aeroparque Jorge Newbery. But there are other airports nearby, including Ministro Pistarini International, El Palomar.

Question 7

What airports are near San José?

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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.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Buenos Aires and San José?

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Currently, you can fly between Buenos Aires and San José with Copa Airlines, Avianca, LATAM Airlines, JetSMART, Aerolineas Argentinas.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Buenos Aires and San José?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Buenos Aires 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.

Question 10

What flights operate between Buenos Aires and San José?

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Traveling between Buenos Aires 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.

Question 11

How many airports are there near San José?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around San José. The main one is Juan Santamaría International and other nearby airports include Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero.

Question 12

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Buenos Aires and San José depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Buenos Aires, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Buenos Aires and San José arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 14

What time do flights between Buenos Aires and San José depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Buenos Aires, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do flights between Buenos Aires and San José arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San José, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£248
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£508
Cheapest round-trip	£464
Average round-trip	£504
Nonstop flights in May	£291 – £296

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Official Airport Taxi (Orange Taxi)	20-45 min	CRC 15,000–25,000 (~$28–47 USD); fixed zone rates	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Uber / DiDi	20-45 min	CRC 8,000–18,000 (~$15–34 USD); surge pricing applies	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
TUASA Public Bus to San José	30-60 min	CRC 700–900 (~$1.30–1.70 USD)	every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Shared Shuttle Service	30-60 min	CRC 10,000–15,000 (~$19–28 USD); per person	scheduled departures (traffic dependent)	solo travelers on budget
Private Transfer	20-45 min	CRC 25,000–45,000 (~$47–85 USD); pre-booked	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Rental Car	20-45 min	CRC 20,000–50,000 (~$38–95 USD); per day	on-demand (traffic dependent)	flexibility and onward travel

Airline	Mon 18.05	Tue 19.05	Wed 20.05	Thu 21.05	Fri 22.05	Sat 23.05	Sun 24.05
Avianca	---	---	---	---	---	1	1
Weekly flights: 2 total	Daily flights: 0.29 average	Most flights: Saturday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 25.05	Tue 26.05	Wed 27.05	Thu 28.05	Fri 29.05	Sat 30.05	Sun 31.05
Avianca	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 7 total	Daily flights: 1 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 01.06	Tue 02.06	Wed 03.06	Thu 04.06	Fri 05.06	Sat 06.06	Sun 07.06
Avianca	1	1	1	---	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 6 total	Daily flights: 0.86 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Copa Airlines	CMP	CM	Yes
Avianca	AVA	AV	No
LATAM Airlines	LAN	LA	Yes
JetSMART	JAT	JA	Yes
Aerolineas Argentinas	ARG	AR	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	24°C	14°C
February	26°C	14°C
March	27°C	15°C
April	26°C	16°C
May	25°C	16°C
June	23°C	16°C
July	24°C	16°C
August	24°C	15°C
September	24°C	15°C
October	23°C	15°C
November	23°C	15°C
December	23°C	14°C