Flying from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
San Jose is two hours behind Charlotte and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Choose from eight weekly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flights. The 11:03 departure with American Airlines is the earliest available. American Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 11:05.
Leave plenty of time to catch your CLT to SJO flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Getting to San Jose (and then exploring more of Costa Rica!) is a snap with American Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.
Among carriers operating CLT to SJO flights, American Airlines has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between CLT and SJO include:
Orlando International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
ر.ق. 306 is the best price for a one-way Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 708. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from CLT to SJO by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CLT to SJO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
CLT is located at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
When it comes to Charlotte Douglas International Airport's on-time performance, 77.67% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Charlotte. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 4 hours 55 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near CLT? If you've booked an early flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Grab a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and explore San Jose and beyond with your own set of wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of San Jose. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 2 hours 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to San Jose in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CLT to SJO in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC and 26ºC then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica just waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a visit to Limon will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Alajuela is another sought-after destination in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No trip is complete without dropping by La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
