On this page, you can find and book flights from San José to Buenos Aires. This 5,625 km route is served approximately 3 times a week, making it easy to plan both short getaways and long-term trips.
The primary carrier for this route is Avianca. Use our low-fare calendar to find the best prices, and before you fly, we recommend checking out how to get to the airport in San José and how to travel from the airport to the center of Buenos Aires.
The table shows direct flights San José → Buenos Aires on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 9 h 5 min. Regular flights are operated by Avianca. Departures from Juan Santamaria International Airport airports, arrivals at Jorge Newbery Airport and Ministro Pistarini Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for San José — Buenos Aires by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 938 in r, and the most expensive are around AED 1,129 in J. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
San José → Buenos Aires, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 1,909 | high | May | AED 1,397 | low | Sep | AED 1,444 | medium |
| Feb | AED 1,816 | high | Jun | AED 1,304 | low | Oct | AED 1,630 | medium |
| Mar | AED 1,677 | medium | Jul | AED 1,490 | medium | Nov | AED 1,770 | high |
| Apr | AED 1,583 | medium | Aug | AED 1,351 | low | Dec | AED 1,956 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate at the destination features a warm January with an average high of 28.8°C and a cool July, when nighttime temperatures can drop to 7.8°C. March is the wettest month, while May and August offer the highest number of dry days.
The most budget-friendly month to fly this route is December, with prices AED 938. Prices peak in January, with minimum fares beginning AED 1,130.
September and October offer the perfect balance of moderate prices and comfortable weather for your trip. We recommend avoiding January bookings if maximizing budget savings is your priority.
Regular air service between Costa Rica and Argentina is primarily provided by Avianca. Given the frequency of about 3 flights per week and the significant distance of the route, most flights include layovers at major regional transit hubs. You can view the current schedule for specific dates and choose the best flight option from the list below.
Flights San José — Buenos Aires depart from Juan Santamaria International Airport and arrive at Jorge Newbery Airport and Ministro Pistarini Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
A direct flight covers the 5,625 km distance in about 7 hours; however, most flights involve connections and last between 10 and 15 hours.
The main carrier on this route is Avianca (AV).
Flights arrive at Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE), also known as Ezeiza.
Airfares are dynamic and depend on flight occupancy; you can find the current minimum prices for the coming months in the price trends chart on this page.
Citizens of the Russian Federation do not require a visa for tourist trips to Argentina for up to 90 days.
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