Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Limon International Airport (LIO): what you need to know
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to LIO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Limon International Airport (LIO)
357 € is the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Limon International Airport flight. Return flights start from 564 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
It's often best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from SFO to LIO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Limon International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SFO to LIO.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights taking off from San Francisco International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Limon International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Limon International Airport (LIO)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a San Francisco International Airport to Limon International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LIO instead:
Grab a Limon International Airport rental car and explore Limon and beyond with your own wheels. Adobe rent a car, Amigos and FlexWays are popular outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest rate, book your ride from Limon International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices generally rise closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Limon International Airport (LIO) to central Limon
Limon International Airport is roughly 0.16 kilometres from central Limon. The drive time takes around 0 hours.
When to fly to Limon International Airport (LIO)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Limon International Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Limon. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Limon is September, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Limon International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SFO to LIO in January. Temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose is just one of the many places in Costa Rica waiting to be explored once you've seen Limon. Around 113 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Teatro Nacional Costa Rica, National Park (Parque Nacional) and Plaza de la Cultura.
If you're eager to discover another side of Costa Rica, consider Alajuela, roughly 129 kilometres west of Limon. La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto are the start of reasons to visit.
