Travelling from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): What you need to know
Paris's main base, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO).
Expect to be travelling for 11 hours 30 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight.
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-6, which is seven hours behind Paris. Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose.
Take your pick of 7 direct flights every week between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). This is the busiest route, with Air France offering a 12:50pm departure from CDG to SJO.
To ensure you get on your flight from Paris to SJO, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Get to your destination in one go from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Nonstop flights from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) are available from here.
When departing from CDG, you can take a direct flight from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport with Air France.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between CDG and SJO is Air France.
Air France is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Paris to SJO that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between CDG and SJO include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The journey from central Paris to CDG takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 65% of flights complete their journey on time.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Consider adding a stopover to your journey at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). It's a key transfer point for flights from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) departing Paris Orly Airport.
On public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in around 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Paris to SJO flight? Kick back in a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
The majority of flights that leave Paris Orly Airport reach their destination as planned. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80%.
The street address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
You can book a plane ticket from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) out of Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) with a stopover. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) is a busy connecting point.
From the centre of Paris, BVA is around 88 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 15 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down without delays. At BVA, that rate is 71%.
The street address of Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Central San Jose is around 18 kilometres from Juan Santamaria International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes roughly 1 hour to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
343 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport. A return flight starts from 725 €. These fares may change depending on availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Paris to SJO. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Cheap Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Paris to SJO.
Find a cheap flight from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
January is when most people book flights from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). Plan your visit to San Jose in December for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Paris to SJO plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about San Jose
Start your San Jose trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
There are loads of exciting things to do in San Jose when you're in the mood to sightsee. Start exploring at National Park (Parque Nacional) followed by Central Park (Parque Central) and Precolumbian Gold Museum.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica just waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres east of San Jose, a trip to Limon will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.
Around 153 kilometres northwest of San Jose, Liberia is another favourite stop in Costa Rica. Experience major highlights starting with Museo de Guanacaste, Mirador de Liberia and Catarata oropendola.