Flying from Burbank Airport (BUR) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, making San Jose two hours ahead of Burbank.
To ensure you catch your BUR to SJO flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Burbank Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. These are the top stopovers between BUR and SJO:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Denver International Airport
Houston Hobby Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Burbank Airport (BUR) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
189 € is the best price for a one-way Burbank Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight. A return flight starts at 562 €. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from BUR to SJO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Burbank Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Burbank Airport (BUR)
BUR's address is 2627 Hollywood Way.
81% of flights departing from Burbank Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from BUR.
Burbank Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Burbank. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near BUR? If you've booked an early flight from Burbank Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
If you have a late Burbank Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SJO:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and explore beyond San Jose's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
April is the busiest month for flights from Burbank Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. To escape the crowds, visit San Jose in March.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Burbank Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BUR to SJO in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) 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 seen San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.
