San José, Costa Rica to Paris, France flights from £416

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Cheapest one-way trip

£416

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1109

Cheapest round-trip

£808

Average round-trip

£1050

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San José SJONew York EWRZürich ZRHBrussels - MidiParis CDG

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£420
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£465

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Book your trip to arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris Orly, Beauvais–Tillé, Paris - Gare De Lyon, or Paris - Gare du Nord. The distance between San José and Paris is 8944 km. The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, Ryanair, easyJet, Lufthansa, and Air France. San José and Paris have 401 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Paris, consider visiting Le Cimetiere de Pere Lachaise, Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower, Giverny, Versailles, and Notre Dame.

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from San José to Paris in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the table.

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Check-in for a flight from San José to Paris

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
United AirlinesUALUAYesNo
RyanairRYRFRNoOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 2 hours before flight
easyJetEZYU2YesOpens 720 days before flight
Closes 2 hours before flight
LufthansaDLHLHYes0
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Air FranceAFRAFYesOpens 30 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight

France COVID-19 travel restrictions

Latest COVID-19 travel restrictions in France – 03/2023
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Most travelers from Costa Rica can enter France, but there are restrictions.

Departure

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Visa is not required
Additional information
  • Masks are recommended in public

Return

Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Visa is not required

Information is provided as guidance only and accurate at the time of publishing. Always check government websites and airline materials before booking and traveling.

Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in France in our dedicated Stories article.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from San José to Paris?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José and Paris takes around 11 hours.
What is the flight distance between San José and Paris?
The flight distance between San José and Paris is 8944 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San José and Paris?
Several carriers operate flights between San José and Paris. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air France.
What are the most popular routes to and from San José?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and London, Toronto, Cancún, Dublin, Tambor, Liberia, Guatemala City, Mexico City, Puerto Jiménez, Calgary, Quepos, Tamarindo, Vancouver, Bahía Drake, Panama City, Sydney, Halifax, Montreal, Bogotá, Tallinn.
What are the most popular routes to and from Paris?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Paris and London, Manchester, Montreal, Dublin, Athens, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Toronto, Thessaloniki, Glasgow, Saint-Denis, Newcastle upon Tyne, Budapest, Malta, Reykjavik, Vilnius, Tallinn, Bangkok, Copenhagen, Pointe-à-Pitre.
Which airports are there in San José?
San José is mainly served by Juan Santamaría International. But there are other airports nearby, including Tobías Bolaños International.
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, Tambor, Quepos La Managua, Limón International.
What airports are near Paris?
The main airport in Paris is Charles de Gaulle Airport. It is also served by Brussels South Charleroi, Lille, Tours Val de Loire, Caen – Carpiquet, Deauville – Normandie.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between San José and Paris?
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