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

• Earliest: departs at 17:25 and lands at 03:53
• Latest: departs at 20:30 and lands at 06:58.

The flight takes about 10h 28m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from San José to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

A direct flight from San José to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport takes 10h 28m, 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 San José to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport range from £830 to £1,098, with an average of £953 over the past 12 months. Anything below £830 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the £953 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £792 return via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared with £1,029 for direct.

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £73–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Evening is the busiest departure period on San José to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

One-way fares from San José to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £537, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £12 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Budget
• Alamo
• keddy by Europcar
• Goldcar Rental SP

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

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 San José to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 20m.

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

• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from San José to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £883 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £999, a difference of £116.

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 San José and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 36m, compared to 14h 37m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 15h 05m via London Heathrow (LHR).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport are Eiffel Tower, Accor Arena, and Champs-Elysées. These are among the most viewed places in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Air France: 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 France: 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.