San José, Costa Rica to Seoul, South Korea flights

Flights starting at £516. Choose between ZIPAIR, Avianca, or Jeju Air to find the best price.

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San José SJOSan Salvador SALLos Angeles LAXTokyo NRTLos Angeles LAXGuatemala City GUASan José SJO
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Book your trip to arrive at Incheon International, or Gimpo International. The most popular airlines for this route are ZIPAIR, Avianca, Jeju Air, American Airlines, and Volaris. San José and Seoul have 401 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Seoul, consider visiting Changdeokgung Palace Complex, South Korea, Songdo, and N Seoul Tower.

Check-in for a flight from San José to Seoul

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
ZIPAIRTZPZGYesNo
AviancaAVAAVNoOpens 48 days before flight
Closes 1 hours before flight
Jeju AirJJA7CNoNo
American AirlinesAALAANoNo
VolarisVOIY4No0
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Departure

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  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
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  • Electronic travel authorization
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  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for South Korea
  • Re-entry permit is required for long-term foreign residents

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Travel restrictions
  • Travel is allowed
  • Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
  • Quarantine is not required
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  • Electronic travel authorization
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  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Costa Rica
  • Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Costa Rica

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