Travelling from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Liberia Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 50 minutes.
Liberia and San Jose follow the same timezone, UTC-6.
Each week, there are 23 Liberia Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flights. To be on board early, opt for the 06:40 SANSA Regional flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 18:40 with SANSA Regional.
To ensure you get on your LIR to SJO flight, leave enough 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 general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Jetting into San Jose (and then seeing more of Costa Rica!) is a cinch with SANSA Regional. This popular airline has direct flights from Liberia Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
SANSA Regional is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Liberia Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between LIR and SJO:
Miami International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Liberia Airport (LIR) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Liberia Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight is 97 €. A return ticket right now is 194 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from LIR to SJO, reserve your journey seven months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Liberia Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LIR to SJO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Liberia Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Liberia Airport (LIR)
76.05% of flights that leave from Liberia Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Liberia to Liberia Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Booked an early flight from Liberia Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near LIR:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Consider booking a hotel near SJO if you have a late Liberia Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and experience more of San Jose and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
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 takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The quietest month for a flight from Liberia Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit San Jose based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Liberia Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LIR to SJO in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica waiting to be explored. About 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a visit to Limon will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose, Alajuela is another essential stop in Costa Rica. No visit is complete without checking out La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.