Travelling from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to San Jose: what you need to know
San Jose is two hours behind Bogota, where El Dorado International Airport is located. San Jose observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your BOG to San Jose flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore another city. When searching for flight tickets from BOG to San Jose, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The journey from central Bogota to BOG takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a hotel close to BOG? If you're catching an early flight from El Dorado International Airport to San Jose, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:
When it comes to the on-time performance of El Dorado International Airport, 72.09% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to San Jose
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way El Dorado International Airport to San Jose flight is R 6,086. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 9,889. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from BOG to San Jose. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for an El Dorado International Airport to San Jose ticket.
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Airports in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is around 6 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 10 minutes.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from El Dorado International Airport to San Jose, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near SJC:
Pick up a Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport rental car and discover San Jose and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car and Dollar are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from BOG to San Jose.
You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
Best time to go to San Jose
Before locking in your flights from El Dorado International Airport to San Jose, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in San Jose offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while the low season means you'll get cheaper hotel rates and smaller crowds.
Lock in an El Dorado International Airport to San Jose flight ticket with a departure in August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 11ºC (52ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BOG to San Jose in January when temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
More about San Jose
Start your San Jose trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from El Dorado International Airport to San Jose, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and Winchester Mystery House are just the start of the big attractions to put on your San Jose itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at San Jose Museum of Art.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen San Jose. Around 499 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Around 193 kilometres east of San Jose, Fresno is another favourite stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
