Flying from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, making San Jose four hours ahead of Honolulu.
Your HNL to SJO flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between HNL and SJO include:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
259 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 720 €. These prices may change depending on demand.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from HNL 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 Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from HNL to SJO.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
You'll find HNL at 300 Rodgers Blvd, #12.
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 84.42% of flights that take off from HNL land on time.
Central Honolulu to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 3 hours when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to HNL:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're landing on a late Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near SJO:
Get on the fast track to adventure 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.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
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 drive to the centre.
It takes around 2 hours 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to San Jose. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in May.
When reserving your flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HNL to SJO sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica waiting to be explored. Around 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a visit to Limon will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Alajuela is another essential stop in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No journey is complete without experiencing La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
