Frankfurt (FRA) to San Jose (SJO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,813
miles
9,354
kilometers
5,051
nautical miles

🕐 11h 34m
Flight Time
🧭 W (279°)
Direction
🌍 -7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,813 9,301
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,813 9,301
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,813 8,720
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,813 8,720
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,813 11,626
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,813 8,720
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Frankfurt and San Jose earns you 11,626 base miles - that's 47% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The FRA to SJO route connects Frankfurt, Germany with San Jose, Costa Rica. This long-haul flight covers 5,813 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Germany to Costa Rica. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a W bearing of 279° from Frankfurt. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About FRA

Frankfurt am Main Airport

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) serves Frankfurt, Germany.

🛬 About SJO

Juan Santamaria International Airport

Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) serves San Jose, Costa Rica.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 5,813 miles (9,354 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from FRA to SJO typically take around 11h 34m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,813 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.