Flying from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Narita International Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Tokyo is 15 hours ahead of San Jose and is in the UTC+9 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your SJO to NRT flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Narita International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between SJO and NRT:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Narita International Airport (NRT)
ر.ق. 1,618 is the lowest price for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Narita International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 2,886. These prices may change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SJO to NRT if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Narita International Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Juan Santamaria International Airport, 79.83% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central San Jose to Juan Santamaria International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport will take about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SJO? If you've booked an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Narita International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Narita International Airport (NRT)
If you're arriving on a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to Narita International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near NRT:
Pick up a Narita International Airport rental car and discover Tokyo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Hire are well-known companies to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Narita International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
The street address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
From Narita International Airport, Tokyo is approximately 64 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Narita International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Tokyo in April.
When booking your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Narita International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 29ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 15ºC and 20ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SJO to NRT sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
Yokohama is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Tokyo. Around 31 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Osaka is another standout destination in Japan and is around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without visiting Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.
