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Scan through all non-stop flights from San José to Frankfurt. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from SJO to FRA, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.
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Frankfurt is an oceanic/maritime destination, known for its mild summer temperatures, which are usually between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F). The winters here are refreshingly cool, without the harshness of freezing temperatures. Visitors can enjoy the green surroundings and plenty of outdoor adventures in the nearby areas, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy temperate weather.
The best time to visit Frankfurt is during the summer months, spanning from May to August. During this period, visitors can expect pleasant to warm temperatures, while rainfall tends to occur more frequently in the autumn and winter months, from September to February.

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from San José SJO to Frankfurt FRA, which is Lufthansa. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.
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Flights from SJO to FRA are operated 3 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 19:25 - 20:40. The earliest flight departs at 19:25, the last flight departs at 20:40. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.
You can fly in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class. First Class is not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).
The fastest direct flight from San José to Frankfurt takes 11 hours and 20 minutes. The flight distance between San José and Frankfurt is 5,809 miles (or 9,349 km).
There are 2 airports in Frankfurt: Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN).
There are 3 flights per week flying from San José to Frankfurt (as of April 2026).
11 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from San José to Frankfurt.
The distance from San José to Frankfurt is 5,809 miles (9,349 kilometers).
Lufthansa is the only airline flying nonstop from San José to Frankfurt.
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from San José to Frankfurt.
You can fly non-stop in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly from San José to Frankfurt:
The earliest flight departs at 19:25 from San José and arrives at 14:45 at Frankfurt.
The latest flight departs at 20:40 from San José and arrives at 14:45 at Frankfurt.
5,809 miles (9,349 km) · 11h 20m
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