Travelling from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose is one hour behind Nashville and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your BNA to SJO flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Nashville International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BNA and SJO:
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
92 € is the best price for a one-way Nashville International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 226 €. These fares can change based on demand.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BNA to SJO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Nashville International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BNA to SJO by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Nashville International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Nashville International Airport (BNA)
BNA's address is One Terminal Drive, Suite 501.
Nashville International Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from BNA touch down on schedule 80.21% of the time.
To get to Nashville International Airport from central Nashville, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Nashville International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near BNA:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Consider booking a hotel close to SJO if you have a late Nashville International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar to explore San Jose and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport to the centre of San Jose has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The quietest month for a flight from Nashville International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to San Jose based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Nashville International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BNA to SJO in January. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica you'll want to see. About 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a visit to Limon will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Costa Rica, consider Alajuela, roughly 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto are key highlights.