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

• Earliest: departs at 1:40 am and lands at 3:51 am
• Latest: departs at 5:15 pm and lands at 7:26 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 11m.

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

A direct flight from San José to Bogotá takes 2h 11m, 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.

Round-trip flights from San José to Bogotá range from C$ 308 to C$ 513, with an average of C$ 375 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 308 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 7% above the route average of C$ 375. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 317 round-trip via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE), compared to C$ 375 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 120–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 Costa Rica. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 526 to C$ 3,723. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San José to Bogotá are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 494, which is 119% above the typical average for this route.

Bogotá El Dorado Airport (BOG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 17 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Localiza
• Alamo
• Budget
• Sixt
• GREEN MOTION

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

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.

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 San José to Bogotá route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 27 minutes.

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

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 65% of one-stop connections
• Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Santo Domingo Las Americas (SDQ) – 2% of one-stop connections

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

On the San José to Bogotá route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 18%. Saturday is the cheapest day at C$ 341 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at C$ 412 – a C$ 71 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Avianca operates flights between San José and Bogotá.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 40m, compared with 5h 04m via Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl (MDE) and 5h 05m via Cartagena Rafael Nunez (CTG).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Bogotá are Parque de la 93, Corferias, and Museo del Oro. These are among the most viewed places in Bogotá on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San José to Bogotá flights:

• Avianca: 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:

• 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.