Flying from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Palm Springs.
To ensure you catch your PSP to SJO flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like February? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Palm Springs International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between PSP and SJO:
Denver International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Palm Springs International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight is 191 €. A return plane ticket is currently 415 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PSP to SJO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from PSP to SJO by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your ideal 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 Palm Springs International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
You'll find PSP at 3400 East Tahquitz-Canyon Way.
81.33% of flights departing from Palm Springs International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when jetting out of PSP.
Palm Springs International Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Palm Springs. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Palm Springs International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near PSP:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're getting in on a late Palm Springs International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near SJO:
Grab a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and discover San Jose and beyond with your own wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
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 driving.
It'll take around 2 hours 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to San Jose in May.
When reserving your flight from Palm Springs International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PSP to SJO in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
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, top sights here include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Alajuela is another standout destination in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No journey is complete without a visit to La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
