Cheap Flights from San Jose (SJO) to Paris (CDG)

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Find the cheapest month to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Paris Charles de Gaulle

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Jose Juan Santamaria to Paris Charles de Gaulle flights are currently cheapest in August.

Direct flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Paris Charles de Gaulle

San Jose Juan Santamaria to Paris Charles de Gaulle: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Paris below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Paris Charles de Gaulle.

San Jose to Paris: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,371
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time10 hrs, 30 mins
Most popular airlineAir France
Average flights per week21

Finding cheap flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Paris Charles de Gaulle: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Paris Charles de Gaulle is $1,371. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
10 hours and 30 minutes is the average flight time from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Paris Charles de Gaulle.
Air France and KLM fly direct from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Paris Charles de Gaulle.
As of May 2025, there are 21 flights per week flying from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Paris Charles de Gaulle.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Paris Charles de Gaulle is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport on Friday, 8 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 30 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Paris is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Alaska Airlines and Air France offer the cheapest flight tickets to Paris Charles de Gaulle.

Flying from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 35 minutes.

  • Paris's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Paris seven hours ahead of San Jose.

  • Choose from nine weekly Juan Santamaria International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flights. The 19:00 departure with Air France is the earliest flight you can take. Air France operates the latest service of the day at 20:10.

  • Your SJO to CDG flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • Jetting into Paris (and then exploring more of France!) is easy with Air France. This popular airline offers direct flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport.

  • Most travellers choose to fly with Air France on this route.

  • Air France is the most punctual carrier operating SJO to CDG flights.

  • If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. These are the top stopovers between SJO and CDG:

    • Washington Dulles International Airport

    • Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

    • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight is $643. A round-trip fare is currently $1,371. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Book ten months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SJO to CDG.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SJO to CDG.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • Of all flights leaving Juan Santamaria International Airport, 79.83% arrive on time at their destination.

  • Juan Santamaria International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The journey when using public transport takes about 2 hours 20 minutes.

  • Looking for a handy hotel close to SJO? If you've booked an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris

  • CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.

  • Charles de Gaulle Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Paris. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.

  • Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.

When to fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Paris based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • When reserving your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SJO to CDG in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.

Explore more of France

  • You've seen Paris, now it's time to explore more of France. Travel about 386 kilometres south-east to Lyon to check off its leading sights. From Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere to Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • Nantes is another essential stop in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No journey is complete without dropping by Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.

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