Travelling from Frankfurt to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Frankfurt to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are Frankfurt's main airports.
Around 12 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Frankfurt to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight.
Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose. The city operates on the UTC-6 timezone and is seven hours behind Frankfurt.
The busiest route is from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). You can choose from 3 direct services each week. Lufthansa operates a 1:20pm departure between FRA and SJO.
To ensure you catch your flight from Frankfurt to SJO, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) operate out of this terminal.
You can book a direct flight from Frankfurt to Juan Santamaria International Airport with Lufthansa. This top airline operates services from FRA.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between FRA and SJO is Lufthansa.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Frankfurt to SJO with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between FRA and SJO include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Frankfurt to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these stays close to Frankfurt Airport:
When it comes to Frankfurt Airport's on-time performance, 67.47% of flights complete their journey on time.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
HHN is around 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It takes 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport the day before your Frankfurt to SJO flight:
53.13% of flights taking off from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Have a late flight from Frankfurt to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near SJO and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Hit the road running by picking up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Jose and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Frankfurt to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central San Jose. The time it takes to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
301 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Juan Santamaria International Airport. A return flight starts from 529 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Frankfurt to SJO if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Frankfurt to Juan Santamaria International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. May is the quietest month to visit San Jose. July is when most people book flights from Frankfurt to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
Book a Frankfurt to SJO plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in San Jose to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Juan Santamaria International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about San Jose
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in San Jose right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Frankfurt to Juan Santamaria International Airport:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. National Park (Parque Nacional), Jurassic World and Central Park (Parque Central) are must-visits when exploring San Jose.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica just waiting to be explored. About 129 kilometres east of San Jose, a trip to Limon will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Costa Rica, consider Liberia, about 153 kilometres north-west of San Jose. Ponderosa Adventure Park, Ecologico Park and Museo de Guanacaste are among the biggest draws.
