Flights to San Jose
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
San Jose is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is San Jose Airport (SJI), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,024 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose Airport (regional) | SJI | 2 km (1 mi) | 6,024 ft | 14 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 6,024 ft, SJI handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 14 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from San Jose
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose to Guangzhou | China | 1,454 km (904 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| San Jose to Shenzhen | China | 1,354 km (841 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| San Jose to Dongguan | China | 1,416 km (880 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| San Jose to Foshan | China | 1,454 km (903 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| San Jose to Taipei | Taiwan | 1,413 km (878 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| San Jose to Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 1,324 km (822 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| San Jose to Xiamen | China | 1,385 km (860 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| San Jose to Bao'an | China | 1,366 km (849 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| San Jose to New Taipei City | Taiwan | 1,414 km (878 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| San Jose to Zhongshan | China | 1,393 km (866 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| San Jose to Shantou | China | 1,308 km (813 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| San Jose to Quezon City | Philippines | 255 km (159 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| San Jose to Haikou | China | 1,427 km (887 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| San Jose to Huizhou | China | 1,388 km (862 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| San Jose to Taichung | Taiwan | 1,312 km (815 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| San Jose to Kaohsiung | Taiwan | 1,144 km (711 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| San Jose to Zhuhai | China | 1,360 km (845 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| San Jose to Puning | China | 1,324 km (823 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| San Jose to Jieyang | China | 1,340 km (832 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| San Jose to Tainan | Taiwan | 1,186 km (737 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| San Jose to Davao | Philippines | 770 km (478 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| San Jose to Jiangmen | China | 1,417 km (881 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| San Jose to Lagos | Nigeria | 12,816 km (7,964 mi) | about 17 h 11 min |
| San Jose to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 1,582 km (983 mi) | about 2 h 47 min |
| San Jose to Mumbai | India | 5,196 km (3,229 mi) | about 7 h 25 min |
| San Jose to Mexico City | Mexico | 14,370 km (8,929 mi) | about 19 h 10 min |
| San Jose to Karachi | Pakistan | 5,826 km (3,620 mi) | about 8 h 13 min |
| San Jose to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 3,469 km (2,156 mi) | about 5 h 12 min |
| San Jose to Bengaluru | India | 4,711 km (2,927 mi) | about 6 h 47 min |
| San Jose to Hanoi | Vietnam | 1,885 km (1,171 mi) | about 3 h 10 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for San Jose?
San Jose Airport (SJI) is the closest large airport at 2 km (1 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is SJI from San Jose city centre?
2 km (1 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to San Jose on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.