Travelling from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose is one hour behind Cedar Rapids and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
To ensure you catch your CID to SJO flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CID and SJO:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Right now, 247 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way The Eastern Iowa Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 547 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from CID to SJO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from CID to SJO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
CID's address is 2515 Wright Brothers Boulevard.
74.63% of flights that depart The Eastern Iowa Airport touch down at their destination on time.
The Eastern Iowa Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Cedar Rapids. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near CID:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a The Eastern Iowa Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and venture far and wide through San Jose and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
From Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit San Jose. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from CID to SJO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've done San Jose, now it's time to explore more of Costa Rica. Journey about 113 kilometres east to Limon to check off its popular sights. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Alajuela is another sought-after destination in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No trip is complete without seeing La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
