Travelling from Reykjavik to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): What you need to know
Reykjavik's main base, Keflavik International Airport (KEF), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Reykjavik to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO).
Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose. The city operates on the UTC-6 timezone and is six hours behind Reykjavik.
To ensure you get on your flight from Reykjavik to SJO, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Reykjavik to SJO leaving from Keflavik International Airport (KEF), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
KEF is about 48 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Keflavik International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Reykjavik to Juan Santamaria International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
66.96% of flights that take off from Keflavik International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
RKV is about 2 kilometres from central Reykjavik. It'll take 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 25 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Reykjavik to SJO flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Reykjavik International Airport:
76.1% of flights departing Reykjavik International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Consider staying in a hotel near SJO if you have a late flight from Reykjavik to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Pick one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Grab a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and discover San Jose and beyond with your own set of wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Reykjavik to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport to the centre of San Jose is around 14 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It'll take around 2 hours 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
ر.ق. 1,772 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Juan Santamaria International Airport. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 3,607. These fares may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Reykjavik to SJO, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Reykjavik to Juan Santamaria International Airport ticket.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Reykjavik to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
The best time to fly from Reykjavik to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
May is the quietest month for flights from Reykjavik to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), while July is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to go to San Jose based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Reykjavik to SJO flight ticket departing in March if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in San Jose to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
January has temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Reykjavik to Juan Santamaria International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about San Jose
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in San Jose right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Reykjavik to Juan Santamaria International Airport:
National Park (Parque Nacional) and Jurassic World are just two of the top attractions to put on your San Jose to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Central Park (Parque Central).
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Costa Rica you'll want to see. About 129 kilometres east of San Jose, a visit to Limon will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.
Liberia is another essential stop in Costa Rica and is around 153 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No journey is complete without visiting Ponderosa Adventure Park, Ecologico Park and Museo de Guanacaste.
