Flying from San Jose to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in San Jose. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from San Jose to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) leaving from here.
Ngurah Rai International Airport is located in Denpasar. The city runs on the UTC+8 timezone and is 15 hours ahead of San Jose.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from San Jose to DPS. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of San Jose, SJC can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
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84.69% of flights departing from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when taking off from SJC.
You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
About Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
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Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around four weeks before your San Jose to Ngurah Rai International Airport flight.
Getting from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to central Denpasar
Central Denpasar is around 10 kilometres from Ngurah Rai International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
401 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from San Jose to Ngurah Rai International Airport. A return flight starts at 837 €. These fares can change depending on demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from San Jose to DPS. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from San Jose to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Jose to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS). Visit Denpasar in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Denpasar is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your San Jose to DPS plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from San Jose to Ngurah Rai International Airport in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Denpasar
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Denpasar right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from San Jose to Ngurah Rai International Airport:
Your Denpasar trip should come with a side of sightseeing. Big-name attractions worth exploring include Bali Sunrise Trekking, Bali Trekking Sunrise and Bali River Rafting - Best White Water Rafting Bali.
Explore more of Indonesia
Malang is just one of the many places in Indonesia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Denpasar. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Bromo Holiday, Ijen Park and bromoindonesia.id.
Your journey through Indonesia wouldn't be complete without visiting Situbondo. GPdI Situbondo is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is around 177 kilometres north-west of Denpasar.