Travelling from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-6, which is seven hours behind Brussels.
Give yourself enough time to make your BRU to SJO flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Brussels International Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BRU and SJO:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Madrid Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
Right now, 415 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Brussels International Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 582 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BRU to SJO if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Brussels International Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BRU to SJO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Brussels International Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport.
Handy information about Brussels International Airport (BRU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Brussels International Airport, data shows 75% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Brussels International Airport from central Brussels, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near BRU. Whether you have an early flight from Brussels International Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
Reserve a hotel near SJO if you're taking a late Brussels International Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and discover more of San Jose and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to central San Jose has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
April is the most popular month for flights from Brussels International Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit San Jose in March.
Book your flight from Brussels International Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport for March if you'd like to go to San Jose during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BRU to SJO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Costa Rica just waiting to be explored. About 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a visit to Limon will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.