San Francisco to Costa Rica Flight Duration

Find flight duration times from San Francisco to Costa Rica, compare live flight prices and book your tickets.

What is the flight duration from San Francisco to Costa Rica?
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Average flight time is 6 hours 2 minutes

The fastest flight time from San Francisco to Costa Rica is 6 hours 2 minutes

San Francisco to Costa Rica flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 6 hours 2 minutes
Shortest flight duration Not available
Longest flight duration Not available
The average flight time from San Francisco to Costa Rica is 6 hours 2 minutes. However, the duration of flights can differ depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air. This means individual flight times can be quicker, but on occasion, they can also be longer.

The distance from San Francisco to Costa Rica is 3,082 miles / 4,960 km

San Francisco airports

San Francisco has 1 airport: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

If you don't fancy flying from San Francisco there are a number of airports nearby that fly to Costa Rica: Oakland International Airport (OAK), San Jose International Airport (SJC), Sacramento International Airport (SMF), Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO).

Costa Rica airports

There are a number of airports nearby that fly to San Francisco: San Jose Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO).

We found some additional routes that may be of interest to you: Sacramento to Costa Rica, Los Angeles to Costa Rica, Las Vegas to Costa Rica and San Diego to Costa Rica.

San Francisco & Costa Rica local times and timezones

San Francisco
PST -08:00
CST -06:00
Costa Rica
San Francisco, United States is 2 hours behind of Costa Rica, Costa Rica

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San Francisco to Costa Rica FAQs

How long does it take to fly from San Francisco to Costa Rica?

On average, the flight time from San Francisco to Costa Rica is 6 hours 2 minutes. But remember, flight times can vary slightly depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air.

This means that your flight from San Francisco to Costa Rica could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
What is the distance between San Francisco and Costa Rica?

The distance between San Francisco and Costa Rica is 3,082 miles or 4,960 km.
What is the shortest flight duration from San Francisco to Costa Rica?

The shortest flight time from San Francisco to Costa Rica is 6 hours 2 minutes. However, flight times can vary depending on weather conditions, air congestion and flight path, so this time is never guaranteed.
Can I fly from San Francisco to Costa Rica?

The average flight time from San Francisco to Costa Rica is 6 hours 2 minutes. Nearby airport to consider flying from include: San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Check ticket prices and review carrier requirements carefully before booking your trip.
What is the timezone difference between San Francisco and Costa Rica?

The time zone difference between San Francisco and Costa Rica is -2 hours.