Which airports can I use when flying from Tel Aviv to San José?

Flights from Tel Aviv to San José usually depart from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl (TLV) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Tel Aviv to San José?

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Tel Aviv to San José: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Tel Aviv to San José pass through?

One-stop flights from Tel Aviv to San José most commonly connect through: • Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 77% of one-stop connections • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 6% of one-stop connections • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 4% of one-stop connections • Newark (EWR) - 3% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Tel Aviv to San José?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Tel Aviv to San José. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at ₪3,810 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ₪4,594, a difference of ₪784. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How expensive are last-minute Tel Aviv to San José flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the ₪4,051 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Tel Aviv to San José?

A nonstop flight from Tel Aviv to San José takes 00m, covering 19,368 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Tel Aviv to San José?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Tel Aviv to San José changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₪3,131 to ₪15,707. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Tel Aviv to San José looking right now?

One-way fares from Tel Aviv to San José are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₪2,449, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Tel Aviv to San José?

Flying via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 23m, compared with 19h 14m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 19h 15m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).

What is the time difference between Tel Aviv and San José?

San José is 8 hours behind Tel Aviv (Central Time vs Israel Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car rental options are available at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO)?

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging ₪94 for economy cars. Top options include: • Priceless • Avis • Budget • Routes Car & Truck Rentals • Payless

How much should I expect to pay for a Tel Aviv to San José flight?

Round-trip flights from Tel Aviv to San José range from ₪3,484 to ₪4,815, with an average of ₪4,051 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₪3,484 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tel Aviv to San José?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tel Aviv to San José. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 13% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Tel Aviv to San José?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Tel Aviv to San José at ₪3,608 round-trip. •August (₪5,475) and July (₪4,865) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 51% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Tel Aviv to San José the cheapest?

Flights from Tel Aviv to San José are cheapest 9 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 14% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Tel Aviv to San José?

Air Canada (₪3,150) and Iberia (₪3,166) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Tel Aviv to San José according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Tel Aviv to San José?

Madrid Barajas (MAD) is the most popular layover for the Tel Aviv to San José route. 77% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via MAD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Tel Aviv to San José?

Flights via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of ₪3,448. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Tel Aviv to San José, which airport offers the shortest layover?

Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) had the shortest average connection time for Tel Aviv to San José layovers at 9h 41m over the past 3 months.

₪1,612 CHEAP FLIGHTS from Tel Aviv to San José (TLV - SJO)

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Cheapest round-trip

₪3,131

Typical prices: ₪3,484–₪4,815

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TLV - SJO • 2 stops

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₪1,612

Typical prices: ₪2,448-₪3,225

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Thu 22.03

TLV - SJO • 3 stops

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There are currently no nonstop flights between Tel Aviv and San José. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.

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9 weeks

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February

Cheapest • 11% price drop

March

Most popular

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Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)

Cheapest • Avg ₪3,448 (round-trip)

Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ)

Shortest trip • 18h 23m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Tel Aviv to San José

Thu, 18 Feb - Sat, 27 Feb

16:05 - 08:50TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

48h 45m2 stops Madrid Barajas Bogotá El Dorado

01:55 - 14:20SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

28h 25m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Madrid Barajas

₪3,131Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Wed, 20 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb

11:55 - 22:30TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 35m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

09:20 - 10:15SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

40h 55m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

₪3,150Air Canada

3+ days ago

Thu, 29 Apr - Wed, 19 May

16:05 - 23:55TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

40h 50m2 stops Madrid Barajas Bogotá El Dorado

01:50 - 14:20SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

27h 30m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Madrid Barajas

₪3,159Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Mon, 12 Apr - Tue, 27 Apr

05:30 - 15:00TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 30m1 stop Madrid Barajas

16:25 - 17:35SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

16h 10m1 stop Madrid Barajas

₪3,166Iberia

3+ days ago

Wed, 7 Apr - Tue, 27 Apr

05:30 - 15:00TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 30m1 stop Madrid Barajas

16:25 - 17:35SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

16h 10m1 stop Madrid Barajas

₪3,166Iberia

3+ days ago

Fri, 15 Jan - Mon, 25 Jan

11:55 - 22:30TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 35m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

08:45 - 10:15SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

17h 30m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

₪3,243Air Canada

8 hours ago

Wed, 18 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

01:00 - 12:42TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

19h 42m1 stop Newark

23:28 - 17:20SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

33h 52m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

₪3,256United Airlines

1 day ago

Wed, 23 Dec - Mon, 28 Dec

00:20 - 20:39TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

28h 19m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

01:15 - 09:20SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

24h 05m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

₪3,256United Airlines

3+ days ago

Sat, 28 Nov - Thu, 24 Dec

07:05 - 19:15TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

20h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

21:00 - 23:05SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

18h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

₪3,552Lufthansa

3+ days ago

Sat, 28 Nov - Thu, 24 Dec

07:00 - 19:15TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

20h 15m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Frankfurt am Main

21:00 - 23:05SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

18h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

₪3,639Lufthansa

3+ days ago

Recent last minute flight deals from Tel Aviv to San José

Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 16 Mar

18:00 - 14:55TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

28h 55m1 stop Zurich

07:45 - 10:15SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

18h 30m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

₪3,555Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 15 Mar

23:10 - 12:42TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

21h 32m1 stop Newark

06:30 - 19:20SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

28h 50m2 stops Denver Intl Frankfurt am Main

₪3,580United Airlines

16 hours ago

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 17 Mar

05:30 - 13:01TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

39h 31m2 stops Madrid Barajas Miami

17:25 - 23:20SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

21h 55m1 stop Madrid Barajas

₪3,667Iberia

16 hours ago

Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 24 Mar

05:30 - 14:49TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

41h 19m2 stops Madrid Barajas Miami

17:25 - 23:20SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

21h 55m1 stop Madrid Barajas

₪3,667Iberia

16 hours ago

Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 16 Mar

18:00 - 14:55TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

28h 55m1 stop Zurich

05:35 - 10:15SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

20h 40m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Toronto Pearson Intl

₪3,695Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 16 Mar

00:20 - 11:25TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

43h 05m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

22:28 - 00:35SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

42h 07m2 stops Newark Munich Franz Josef Strauss

₪3,748United Airlines

3+ days ago

Mon, 2 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

16:35 - 14:55TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

54h 20m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Zurich

21:00 - 23:05SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

18h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

₪4,523Lufthansa

3 hours ago

Mon, 2 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

16:35 - 14:55TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

54h 20m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Zurich

21:00 - 00:35SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

19h 35m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Munich Franz Josef Strauss

₪4,610Lufthansa

3 hours ago

Thu, 5 Nov - Sat, 20 Mar

16:05 - 21:52TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

37h 47m2 stops Madrid Barajas Panama City Tocumen Intl

14:42 - 14:20SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

39h 38m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Madrid Barajas

₪4,660Air Europa

3+ days ago

Wed, 4 Nov - Sat, 20 Mar

16:05 - 21:52TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

37h 47m2 stops Madrid Barajas Panama City Tocumen Intl

14:42 - 14:20SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-TLV Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl

39h 38m2 stops Panama City Tocumen Intl Madrid Barajas

₪4,784Air Europa

3+ days ago

Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Tel Aviv to San José flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tel Aviv to San José?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tel Aviv to San José. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 13% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Tel Aviv to San José? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Tel Aviv to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •February is the cheapest month to fly from Tel Aviv to San José at ₪3,608 round-trip.
•August (₪5,475) and July (₪4,865) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 51% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Tel Aviv to San José the cheapest?: Flights from Tel Aviv to San José are cheapest 9 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 14% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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High season	March
Cheapest flight	₪1,612

Beat the crowds with an average 37% drop in travelers.

The most popular month to fly with an average 50% increase in travelers.

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When to book flights from Tel Aviv to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Tel Aviv to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Tel Aviv to San José?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from Tel Aviv to San José:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from Tel Aviv to San José?
A nonstop flight from Tel Aviv to San José takes 00m, covering 19,368 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Tel Aviv to San José?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Tel Aviv to San José flight?
Round-trip flights from Tel Aviv to San José range from ₪3,484 to ₪4,815, with an average of ₪4,051 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₪3,484 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Tel Aviv to San José flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the ₪4,051 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
Have flight prices from Tel Aviv to San José changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₪3,131 to ₪15,707. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Tel Aviv to San José looking right now?
One-way fares from Tel Aviv to San José are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₪2,449, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.
Which car rental options are available at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO)?
San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging ₪94 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless
Which airports can I use when flying from Tel Aviv to San José?
Flights from Tel Aviv to San José usually depart from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Intl (TLV) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).
Which airports do connecting flights from Tel Aviv to San José pass through?
One-stop flights from Tel Aviv to San José most commonly connect through:

• Madrid Barajas (MAD) - 77% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) - 3% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Tel Aviv to San José?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Tel Aviv to San José. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at ₪3,810 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ₪4,594, a difference of ₪784.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Tel Aviv to San José?
Flying via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 23m, compared with 19h 14m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 19h 15m via Madrid Barajas (MAD).
What is the time difference between Tel Aviv and San José?
San José is 8 hours behind Tel Aviv (Central Time vs Israel Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average ₪3,810, about ₪784 less than Friday fares (17% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 9 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 14% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Tel Aviv to San José trip for February. Fares historically average ₪3,608 round-trip in that month - typically ₪1,868 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).

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