~9h 40mTotal estimate
~€200–700Rough fare per person
Flight to Lima
San José → Lima · about ~3h 25m in the air · ~€100–350
Flight to Santiago
Lima → Santiago · about ~3h 15m in the air · ~€100–350
San José → Santiago
Costa Rica to Chile · 2 borders · Where else can you go from San José?
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About the trip from San José to Santiago
San José (Costa Rica) and Santiago (Chile) are 5,030 km (3,125 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, via Lima: ~9h 40m door to door with 1 change, for ~€200–700 per person. The trip crosses 2 borders, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Flight from San José to Lima: ~3h 25m in the air, 2,565 km, ~€100–350
- Flight from Lima to Santiago: ~3h 15m in the air, 2,468 km, ~€100–350
Questions
How long does it take to get from San José to Santiago?
~9h 40m door to door by flight, via Lima, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from San José to Santiago?
~€200–700 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 San José to Santiago 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.