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

• Earliest: departs at 1:25 pm and lands at 7:35 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:25 pm and lands at 7:35 pm.

The flight takes about 6h 10m.

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

A direct flight from Québec City to San José takes 6h 10m, covering 6,863 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.

Round-trip flights from Québec City to San José range from C$ 728 to C$ 1,068, with an average of C$ 845 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 728 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the C$ 845 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 789 round-trip via Newark (EWR), compared to C$ 828 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 69–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Transat and Porter Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 692 to C$ 3,713. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Québec City to San José are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about C$ 451.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 42 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Flights from Québec City to San José usually depart from Québec City (YQB) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

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

• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) – 24% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Québec City to San José. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 792 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 985, a difference of C$ 193.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Air Transat operates flights between Québec City and San José.

Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 17m, compared with 9h 30m via Newark (EWR) and 12h 09m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

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

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.

Among airlines operating Québec City to San José flights:

• Air Transat: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

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

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