Flying from Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose is three hours behind Asuncion and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
To ensure you get on your ASU to SJO flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Silvio Pettirossi International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between ASU and SJO:
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Silvio Pettirossi International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight is 269 €. A return ticket right now is 527 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from ASU to SJO, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when looking for a flight from Silvio Pettirossi International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
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Handy information about Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU)
Silvio Pettirossi International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 87.64% of flights that depart ASU land on time.
To reach Silvio Pettirossi International Airport from central Asuncion, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to ASU? If you're boarding an early flight from Silvio Pettirossi International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Silvio Pettirossi International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Explore without limits with a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and chase adventure across San Jose and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of San Jose. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes around 2 hours 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Silvio Pettirossi International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit San Jose. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Silvio Pettirossi International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ASU to SJO around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many cities in Costa Rica waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Costa Rica, consider Alajuela, about 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto are highlights.