Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL): what you need to know
Leave enough time to make your SJO to AVL flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between SJO and AVL:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Orlando International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
159 € is currently the best price for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport flight. Return flights start at 283 €. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SJO to AVL, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SJO to AVL by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport.
Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
When it comes to Juan Santamaria International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.83% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Juan Santamaria International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near SJO:
Arriving at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
Consider booking a hotel near AVL if you're catching a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Asheville Regional Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Thrifty or Ace Rent a Car and explore beyond Asheville's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Asheville Regional Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to central Asheville
You'll find AVL at 61 Terminal Drive.
Asheville Regional Airport to the centre of Asheville has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Asheville in February.
The warmest month in Asheville is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SJO to AVL in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've done Asheville, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Travel around 483 kilometres north to Columbus to tick off its leading attractions. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Ohio Statehouse and German Village, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Charlotte is another essential stop in United States and is around 161 kilometres east of Asheville. No trip is complete without seeing NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.
