Flying from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, making San Jose two hours behind Grand Rapids.
Your GRR to SJO flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between GRR and SJO include:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
188 € is currently the best price for a one-way Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Return flights start at 392 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from GRR to SJO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
Snapping up cheap flights from GRR to SJO is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
The address for GRR is 5500 44th Street Southeast.
72.98% of flights that depart Gerald R. Ford International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Gerald R. Ford International Airport from central Grand Rapids, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to GRR? If you're catching an early flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Grab a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and discover San Jose and beyond with your own set of wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
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 reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 2 hours 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to San Jose in May.
Book your flight from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you'd like to visit San Jose during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GRR to SJO sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many places in Costa Rica waiting to be discovered after you've experienced San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Alajuela is another must-experience destination in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No journey is complete without dropping by La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
