Flying from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
A direct flight from El Dorado International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport takes on average 2 hours 17 minutes. The timezone in San Jose is UTC-6, which makes it 1 hour behind Bogota.
Flights from El Dorado International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport start from 01:35 — the first with AVIANCA. The last departure is the 23:10 service with AVIANCA. Overall, you can take your pick of 224 weekly services between BOG and SJO.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
AVIANCA runs direct flights from El Dorado International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in San Jose — plus maybe even more of Costa Rica if you have time.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from El Dorado International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. Here are the most popular stopovers between BOG and SJO:
Tocumen International Airport
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
Rafael Nunez International Airport
Don't forget, you might need a visa to enter Costa Rica. Visa regulations can differ and travel documentation requirements change frequently. Before organising your cheap ticket from BOG to SJO, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
How to find the cheapest flights from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from El Dorado International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is £89. The cheapest price for a return flight is £103. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 8 months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BOG to SJO.
Organise your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from El Dorado International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from BOG to SJO. There's no need to check back in every day to see if airfares have fallen. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes.
Use filters to tailor your flights from El Dorado International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Simply enter your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Handy information about El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
El Dorado International Airport is around 8 miles from central Bogota. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 12 minutes.
After an easy start to your trip? Stay near BOG. Whether you're catching an early flight from El Dorado International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from El Dorado International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
From Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose is approximately 11 miles away. It takes around 21 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 2 hours and 22 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the most popular month for flights from El Dorado International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to San Jose in May.
Book your flight from El Dorado International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you want to visit San Jose during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BOG to SJO in January. Average temperatures are between 12ºC and 26ºC then.
More about San Jose
As soon as you've locked in your flights from BOG to SJO, you'll want to find a hotel in San Jose. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:
Teatro Nacional Costa Rica and National Park (Parque Nacional) are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your San Jose travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Plaza de la Cultura.
Complete your San Jose trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Juan Santamaria International Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in San Jose.
