Flying from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Puerto Jimenez Airport is 50 minutes.
Each week, there are 137 Juan Santamaria International Airport to Puerto Jimenez Airport flights. To jet off as early as possible, pick the 05:40 SANSA Regional flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 16:00 with SANSA Regional.
To ensure you get on your SJO to PJM flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
SANSA Regional is your gateway to discovering Puerto Jimenez (and perhaps some other great corners of Costa Rica!). Check out the direct flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Puerto Jimenez Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is SANSA Regional.
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM)
Right now, 122 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Puerto Jimenez Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 227 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SJO to PJM.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Puerto Jimenez Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SJO to PJM.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Puerto Jimenez Airport.
Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
79.83% of flights taking off from Juan Santamaria International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To reach Juan Santamaria International Airport from central San Jose, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 2 hours 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SJO? If you've booked an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Puerto Jimenez Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Juan Santamaria International Airport to Puerto Jimenez Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PJM instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Puerto Jimenez Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, National or Enterprise to explore Puerto Jimenez and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Puerto Jimenez Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) to central Puerto Jimenez
Puerto Jimenez Airport to central Puerto Jimenez has a drive time of about 5 minutes. It's approximately 2 kilometres away.
When to fly to Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Puerto Jimenez Airport. March is the most popular month to visit Puerto Jimenez. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
When reserving your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Puerto Jimenez Airport, think about the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Puerto Jimenez, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SJO to PJM in January. Temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose is just one of the many cities in Costa Rica waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Puerto Jimenez. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Teatro Nacional Costa Rica, National Park (Parque Nacional) and Plaza de la Cultura.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Costa Rica, head for Limon, about 161 kilometres north of Puerto Jimenez. Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon are among its highlights.
