Flying from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose is two hours behind Punta Cana and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
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 plenty of time to catch your PUJ to SJO flight.
During popular months like March, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Punta Cana International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between PUJ and SJO include:
Tocumen International Airport
Orlando International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
ر.ق. 520 is currently the best price for a one-way Punta Cana International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Return flights start at ر.ق. 1,547. These prices may change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from PUJ to SJO, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Punta Cana International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from PUJ to SJO is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Punta Cana International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Of the departures from Punta Cana International Airport, 72.84% land on schedule at their destination.
Punta Cana International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Punta Cana. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Punta Cana International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to PUJ:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Book a hotel close to SJO if you have a late Punta Cana International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and find adventure across San Jose and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
From Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling by public transport takes around 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Punta Cana International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit San Jose. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Punta Cana International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you'd like to explore San Jose during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PUJ to SJO sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've seen San Jose, now it's time to discover other parts of Costa Rica. Journey about 113 kilometres east to Limon to tick off its popular sights. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose, Alajuela is another essential stop in Costa Rica. Experience major highlights starting with La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
