How to find cheap flights to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
ر.ق. 4,560 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Juan Santamaria International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to SJO, the lowest fare is ر.ق. 2,280.
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Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to lock in the best price on tickets to San Jose, where Juan Santamaria International Airport is located, if you book as early as possible. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' when searching to increase your chances of landing cheap flights to San Jose. Doing this will give you more options for where to start and end your trip, as well as different fares.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are often cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Best time to go to San Jose
The cheapest month to jump on a flight to San Jose is usually May.
If you have flexible travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to SJO.
If you'd like to experience San Jose at its busiest, lock in your flights to SJO for July. Being on holiday during high seasons generally means there's more to see and do than at other times.
The quietest time of the year to go is May. Lock in your plane tickets to San Jose then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
Check the weather before travelling. March brings the warmest days in San Jose, averaging between 12ºC and 29ºC.
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 12ºC to 26ºC.
January gives you the best chance of sunshine. With three days of rain on average, this is the driest month in San Jose.
September brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 28 days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Flying to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these top airlines make getting to San Jose a breeze:
LATAM Airlines is the most dependable carrier. Up to 92% of its flights into this airport touch down as scheduled, making it a smart pick when booking your SJO plane ticket.
SJO is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Eager to get some sleep after your flight to SJO? These hotels near Juan Santamaria International Airport offer the ideal place to relax and unwind:
Start your San Jose break sooner by booking a car hire in SJO. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are some of the top names to pick from here.
If you have a connecting flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport or travelling home from there, your journey is likely to stay on schedule. Up to 80% of all flights out of SJO arrive at their destination without delays.
Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose, San José Province, Costa Rica.
Getting to central San Jose from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The distance from SJO to central San Jose is about 18 kilometres.
You'll reach the centre in around 20 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to SJO.
The ride on public transport takes about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Your hotel should feel like part of the trip, not just a place to sleep. Here are a few favourites that travellers keep coming back to in San Jose:
San Jose highlights
Jump off your flight to San Jose and go straight to these must-see attractions:
National Park (Parque Nacional): An ideal place to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is around 2 kilometres north-east of the city centre.
Central Park (Parque Central): Need another great reason to visit San Jose? This landmark brings in the crowds and is about 0.64 kilometres north-east of the city centre.
How to get to Alajuela from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
SJO is a gateway to the nearby city of Alajuela, which is about 3 kilometres away. The best way to reach the centre will depend on the time of day, so check your options first.
Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Paraíso
Paraíso is another city that's easy to get to from Juan Santamaria International Airport. It's around 40 kilometres away.
Going there by car will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Explore more of Costa Rica
In the mood to keep exploring? Limon will keep things interesting on your trip through Costa Rica. It's about 129 kilometres east of San Jose and features Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.
Alajuela is another standout destination in Costa Rica and is roughly 3 kilometres north-west of San Jose. Hit some of the best spots right away at Doka Estate Costa Rica Coffee Tour & Plantation, Botanical Orchid Garden and Fraijanes forests.
Add one more stop to the mix with Liberia, which is roughly 153 kilometres north-west of San Jose. Ponderosa Adventure Park, Ecologico Park and Museo de Guanacaste are reasons to visit. You can reach this city by flying to Liberia Airport (LIR).
