Travelling from Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-6, which is seven hours behind Palma.
Your PMI to SJO flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Palma de Mallorca Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PMI and SJO:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
At the moment, ر.ق. 1,640 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Palma de Mallorca Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 3,139. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from PMI to SJO, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Palma de Mallorca Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Palma de Mallorca Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Palma de Mallorca Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 84.69% of flights that take off from PMI arrive at their destination without delay.
Palma de Mallorca Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Palma. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 2 hours 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to PMI? If you're catching an early flight from Palma de Mallorca Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Book a hotel close to SJO if you're taking a late Palma de Mallorca Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and discover San Jose and beyond with your own set of wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks before travelling.
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.
Getting there by public transport takes about 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Palma de Mallorca Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to San Jose in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Palma de Mallorca Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PMI to SJO sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many places in Costa Rica waiting to be discovered after you've seen San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Alajuela is another well-known destination in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No journey is complete without visiting La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
