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Among airlines operating Bogotá to San José flights:

• Avianca: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Avianca operates flights between Bogotá and San José.

Flights from Bogotá to San José usually depart from Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Avianca: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Bogotá to San José.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 453 round-trip, compared to C$ 482 via a layover through Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 113–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Avianca and Volaris. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Bogotá to San José most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 94% of one-stop connections
• Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Santo Domingo Las Americas (SDQ) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG) – 1% of one-stop connections

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Bogotá to San José route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 17%. Saturday is the cheapest day at C$ 418 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 501 – a C$ 82 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Bogotá to San José route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 59 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bogotá to San José flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Night flights for 33%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Parque Nacional, and Parque Metropolitano La Sabana. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bogotá to San José:

• Earliest: departs at 7:25 am and lands at 9:45 am
• Latest: departs at 11:15 pm and lands at 1:35 am.

The flight takes about 2h 20m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 8% above the route average of C$ 453. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Bogotá to San José takes 2h 20m, covering 2,019 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 635 to C$ 5,625. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Bogotá to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 654, which is 114% above the typical average for this route.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 22m, compared with 6h 31m via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) and 8h 12m via Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG).

San José is 1 hour behind Bogotá (Central Time vs Colombia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Avis
• Priceless
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Round-trip flights from Bogotá to San José range from C$ 366 to C$ 598, with an average of C$ 453 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 366 counts as a good deal.