Travelling from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
Puerto Vallarta and San Jose share the same timezone, UTC-6.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your PVR to SJO flight.
During popular months like March, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between PVR and SJO include:
Benito Juarez International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight is £64. A round-trip ticket is currently £173. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from PVR to SJO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from PVR to SJO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport, data shows 74.82% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport from central Puerto Vallarta, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to PVR:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're landing on a late Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near SJO:
Pick up 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 providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is roughly 11 miles from central San Jose. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to San Jose in May.
Book your flight from Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you'd like to visit San Jose during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PVR to SJO in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many places in Costa Rica waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of San Jose. Around 70 miles away to the east, top sights here include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Alajuela is another essential stop in Costa Rica and is around 11 miles north-west of San Jose. No trip is complete without visiting La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.