How long is the flight from Athens to San José?

Airlines like United Airlines, KLM, and British Airways fly from Athens to San José in about 30h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 17m. The distance between Athens and San José is about 6751 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ATH to SJO?

When flying from Athens to San José, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from Athens to San José that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Athens to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Athens to San José?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Athens to San José.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Athens to San José?

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64h 35m total
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30h 25m total
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ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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Sun 18/10

20:50-20:21

2 stops32h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

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£676

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ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ATHSJO

Athens Eleftherios V.

Wed 14/10

06:00-18:24

2 stops21h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

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£703

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ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ATHSJO

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 25/2

06:45-12:42

2 stops37h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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08:05-10:05

1 stop18h 00m

£710

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ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ATHSJO

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 18/10

06:55-14:35

1 stop16h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

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£736

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ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 9/10

06:55-14:35

1 stop16h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£736

AthensSan José

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ATHSJO

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 18/1

07:15-15:45

1 stop16h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 27/1

18:40-01:00

1 stop22h 20m

£798

AthensSan José

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ATHSJO

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 18/1

20:20-21:04

2 stops32h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 27/1

18:40-01:00

1 stop22h 20m

£852

AthensSan José

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ATHSJO

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 2/11

17:30-16:10

2 stops30h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 22/11

19:30-01:20

1 stop21h 50m

£884

AthensSan José

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ATHSJO

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 9/10

10:25-11:38

1 stop34h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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06:00-18:40

2 stops27h 40m

£913

AthensSan José

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

ATHSJO

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 4/10

06:00-18:59

2 stops21h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 18/10

19:05-23:00

1 stop18h 55m

£922

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How long is the flight from Athens to San José?
Airlines like United Airlines, KLM, and British Airways fly from Athens to San José in about 30h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 17m. The distance between Athens and San José is about 6751 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from Athens to San José that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Athens to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Athens to San José?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Athens to San José.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Athens to San José?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Athens to San José by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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