How to find cheap flights to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
£397 is currently the cheapest price we've seen for a round-trip flight to Juan Santamaria International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to SJO, the lowest fare is £227.
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Roughly six months before taking off is the perfect time to book tickets to San Jose, where Juan Santamaria International Airport is located. That's the general recommendation if you want to lock in the best deals.
Select 'Add nearby airports' during your search to boost your chances of securing cheap flights to San Jose. Doing this will give you more choices for where you take off and land, as well as different prices.
Search for plane tickets to Juan Santamaria International Airport that come with a stop. Taking an indirect route can help you save. Once your results show up, use the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to San Jose
You can usually jump on the cheapest flight to San Jose in May.
If you can be flexible with your dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to SJO.
July is the most popular month for flights to SJO. It's the perfect time to take in the full energy of San Jose.
The quietest time of the year to travel is May. Lock in your cheap tickets to San Jose then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
With averages of between 12ºC and 29ºC, March is when San Jose is warmest. Schedule your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your trip.
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 12ºC to 26ºC.
Travelling to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
Avoid the layovers and get to San Jose in a single hop. Lock in a direct flight to Juan Santamaria International Airport with one of these popular airlines:
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Juan Santamaria International Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to SJO touches down:
Getting to central San Jose from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Central San Jose is about 11 miles from SJO.
After landing from your flight to SJO, driving to the centre will take around 20 minutes.
The ride on public transport takes about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Enjoy everything San Jose has to offer from one of these stays:
San Jose highlights
Teatro Nacional Costa Rica
Not sure what to do first after your flight to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Teatro Nacional Costa Rica will be a memorable start to your trip. You'll find it around 1 mile east of the centre.
National Park (Parque Nacional)
Another popular sight, this attraction is about 2 miles north-east of central San Jose.
Plaza de la Cultura
From the heart of the city, this highlight is around 1 mile east. It's also a great addition to any trip to San Jose.
Complete your trip with a San Jose car hire
Be sure to browse our car rentals in San Jose once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight to Juan Santamaria International Airport. All the best deals are in one place, making it easy to compare prices and take off in your dream ride.