Flying from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, making San Jose one hour ahead of Oakland.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your OAK to SJO flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between OAK and SJO:
Los Angeles International Airport
Denver International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
At the moment, ر.ق. 619 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 1,540. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from OAK to SJO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
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Handy information about Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
OAK is located at 1 Airport Drive.
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 83.61% of flights that take off from OAK land on time.
To reach Metropolitan Oakland International Airport from central Oakland, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near OAK. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Consider booking a hotel close to SJO if you're on a late Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and explore San Jose and beyond with your own wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport to central San Jose has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to San Jose. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OAK to SJO in January. Average temperatures are between 12ºC and 26ºC then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica just waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a trip to Limon will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose, Alajuela is another favourite stop in Costa Rica. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
