Travelling from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
Around 10 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of San Jose.
Each week, there are seven San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights. To get going as soon as possible, jump on the 19:25 Air France flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 20:10 with Air France.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SJO to CDG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Air France is your gateway to discovering Paris (and maybe even some other exciting parts of France!). Browse the direct flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport offered by this airline.
Air France is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Air France is the most punctual carrier that offers SJO to CDG flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SJO and CDG include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Right now, R 7,015 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 14,648. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from SJO to CDG by booking at least four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
September is the cheapest month for flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
79% of flights that leave from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport reach their destination on time.
Central San Jose to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near SJO. Whether you've booked an early flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Pick up a Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car and discover Paris and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The quietest month for a flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Paris based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SJO to CDG sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of France
Paris has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of France you should also see. Around 386 kilometres south-east of Paris, a trip to Lyon will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris, Nantes is another essential stop in France. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Machines of the Isle Nantes, Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne and Basilique Saint Nicolas.
