~10h 30mTotal estimate
~€240–850Rough fare per person
Flight to Bogotá
Rio de Janeiro → Bogotá · about ~5h 40m in the air · ~€170–600
Flight to San José
Bogotá → San José · about ~1h 50m in the air · ~€70–250
Rio de Janeiro → San José
Brazil to Costa Rica · 2 borders · Where else can you go from Rio de Janeiro?
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About the trip from Rio de Janeiro to San José
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and San José (Costa Rica) are 5,758 km (3,578 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, via Bogotá: ~10h 30m door to door with 1 change, for ~€240–850 per person. The trip crosses 2 borders, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Flight from Rio de Janeiro to Bogotá: ~5h 40m in the air, 4,541 km, ~€170–600
- Flight from Bogotá to San José: ~1h 50m in the air, 1,252 km, ~€70–250
Questions
How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to San José?
~10h 30m door to door by flight, via Bogotá, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from Rio de Janeiro to San José?
~€240–850 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from Rio de Janeiro to San José without flying?
Not in our data: every route we know includes a flight.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.