Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
Birmingham's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Birmingham six hours ahead of San Jose.
Your SJO to BHX flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Birmingham International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between SJO and BHX include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
ر.ق. 1,262 is the lowest price for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. Return flights start from ر.ق. 4,422. These prices may change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SJO to BHX if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Birmingham International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SJO to BHX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Birmingham International Airport.
Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
When it comes to Juan Santamaria International Airport's on-time performance, 79.83% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central San Jose to Juan Santamaria International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of around 2 hours 20 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near SJO. Whether you have an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Birmingham International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Consider booking a hotel near BHX if you have a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Birmingham International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Birmingham and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Birmingham International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
From Birmingham International Airport, Birmingham is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
June is the most popular month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Birmingham International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Birmingham in January.
The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Birmingham International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SJO to BHX around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've seen Birmingham. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Bristol is another sought-after destination in United Kingdom and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Birmingham. No trip is complete without visiting Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.
