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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San José:

• Earliest: departs at 10:20 and lands at 22:09
• Latest: departs at 13:40 and lands at 01:29.

The flight takes about 11h 49m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San José:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San José takes 11h 49m, covering 5,548 miles.

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.

Return flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San José range from £798 to £1,127, with an average of £945 over the past 12 months. Anything below £798 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the £945 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £677 return via Québec City (YQB), compared with £1,053 for direct.

Air France is the only airline operating Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San José flights. 74% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £72–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-200/200ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air France and KLM. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San José flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Air France is the only airline on the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San José route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San José are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £395, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £1 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San José usually depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San José route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 05m.

One-stop flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San José most commonly connect through:

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San José. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £874 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £991, a difference of £117.

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 France operates flights between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and San José.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 38m, compared to 14h 08m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 15h 04m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

San José is 7 hours behind Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (Central Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Children's Museum is one of the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to San José flights:

• Air France: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• KLM: 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 France: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• KLM: a cabin 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.