Travelling from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, which makes San Jose one hour behind Montego Bay.
To ensure you catch your MBJ to SJO flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as February? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sangster International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MBJ and SJO:
Tocumen International Airport
Miami International Airport
Orlando International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
At the moment, 224 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sangster International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 423 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MBJ to SJO, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Sangster International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MBJ to SJO.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Sangster International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Sangster International Airport (MBJ)
74.59% of flights that leave from Sangster International Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Montego Bay to Sangster International Airport is approximately 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MBJ? If you're boarding an early flight from Sangster International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Book a hotel close to SJO if you have a late Sangster International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and explore San Jose and beyond with your own set of wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are popular outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks ahead.
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.
It takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sangster International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to San Jose in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Sangster International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MBJ to SJO in January. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many cities in Costa Rica waiting to be discovered after you've experienced San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose, Alajuela is another favourite stop in Costa Rica. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
