Travelling from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-6, which is seven hours behind Berlin.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BER to SJO flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BER and SJO include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight is 327 €. A round-trip fare right now is 476 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from BER to SJO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BER to SJO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
74.2% of flights leaving from Berlin Brandenburg Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Berlin. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near BER? If you're boarding an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Pick up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and explore San Jose and beyond with your own set of wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central San Jose. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit San Jose in May.
Book your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you'd like to go to San Jose during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BER to SJO in January. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Costa Rica waiting to be explored. About 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a trip to Limon will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Costa Rica, consider Alajuela, about 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto are among its highlights.