Travelling from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) to Havana Airport (HAV): what you need to know
Havana's timezone is UTC-5, making Havana one hour ahead of San Jose.
Leave enough time to catch your SJO to HAV flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Havana Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between SJO and HAV:
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Miami International Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Handy information about San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
Of all flights departing from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport, 79% land on schedule at their destination.
San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport is around 18 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Havana Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to SJO:
Arriving at Havana Airport (HAV)
It's hard to top the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've just come in on a late San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Havana Airport flight. Migaby House and Hostal Doña Amalia Cuba are comfortable options near HAV.
When to fly to Havana Airport (HAV)
The quietest month for a flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Havana Airport is March, while October is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Havana based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Havana is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Havana Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SJO to HAV sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Cuba
Camaguey is just one of the many cities in Cuba waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Havana. Around 499 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Merced, Catedral de Senora de la Candelaria and Iglesia de Santa Ana.
If you're looking to explore another side of Cuba, consider Santa Clara, about 257 kilometres east of Havana. Che Guevara Mausoleum, Plaza de La Revolución Ernesto Che Guevara, Santa Clara Cuba and Abbey Road Park (The Beatles park) are key highlights.