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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
14%Trains are 14% more expensive in San Jose than in Santiago.
Santiago$1.35
San Jose$1.54
MealMid-priced restaurant
10%The average meal is 10% more expensive in San Jose than in Santiago.
Santiago$16.69
San Jose$18.50
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
279%Taxis are 279% more expensive in San Jose than in Santiago.
Santiago$0.75
San Jose$2.84
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
26%Coffee is 26% more expensive in San Jose than in Santiago.
Santiago$4.85
San Jose$6.13
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 321.57 CRC
1 CRC = 0.01 AUD
Last checked on Fri, 23/05
Distance: 5032 kms
Santiago airports
Aeropuerto Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL)How far from city centre: 15 kms
San Jose airports

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Santiago to San Jose

How long does the flight take to go from Santiago to San Jose?
The total flight time between Santiago and San Jose is of around 11:14 hours on average, considering an average distance of 7,419 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Santiago to San Jose at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Santiago to San Jose is $273. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is San Jose expensive to visit compared to Santiago?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in San Jose costs an average of 2.84 AUD, 279% more expensive than Santiago, with a fare of 0.75 AUD,

while train tickets costs 14% more in San Jose: 1.54 AUD against 1.35 AUD in Santiago.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 18.50 AUD in San Jose, 11% more than the 16.69 AUD in Santiago.

The price of the coffee is around 26% more expensive in San Jose, with an average of 6.13 AUD , while in Santiago the coffee costs 4.85 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Santiago to San Jose?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Costa Rica may apply when travelling from Santiago. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in San Jose compared to Santiago?
While in Santiago the temperatures can reach an average of 32.08 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 1.6 mm ,San Jose's temperatures can go up to 30.79 ºC during the hot season, with 12 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 13.24 ºC in San Jose, compared to the -3.17 ºC average degrees reported in Santiago. During the winter period, Santiago can register 9 mm precipitation, while San Jose have an average of 12 mm rain level.

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