Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Rio De Janeiro: what you need to know
The timezone in Rio De Janeiro is UTC-3. The city is 3 hours ahead of San Jose, where Juan Santamaria International Airport is located.
To ensure you catch your flight from SJO to Rio De Janeiro, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from SJO to Rio De Janeiro. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
You won't need a visa for Brazil if you have a passport from Costa Rica and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before locking in your cheap tickets from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
Located around 18 kilometres from central San Jose, SJO can be reached in about 21 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 2 hours and 22 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near SJO. Whether you've booked an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Rio De Janeiro or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Rio De Janeiro
147 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. Return flights start from 274 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SJO to Rio De Janeiro if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
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Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is around 18 kilometres from central Rio De Janeiro. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 21 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 3 minutes to get there by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near GIG:
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
As soon as your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Rio De Janeiro has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 3 minutes by car. Central Rio De Janeiro is approximately 2 kilometres from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU).
You can also travel using public transport, which will take roughly 16 minutes.
After your flight from SJO to Rio De Janeiro, rest your head at a hotel close to SDU. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Rio De Janeiro
July is the busiest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Rio De Janeiro. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Rio De Janeiro in May when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Rio De Janeiro is February, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Rio De Janeiro in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from SJO to Rio De Janeiro in July when temperatures average between 17ºC and 27ºC.
More about Rio De Janeiro
Start your Rio De Janeiro trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Rio De Janeiro, browse our range of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Copacabana Beach are essential stops on your Rio De Janeiro itinerary.
Complete your Rio De Janeiro trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Rio De Janeiro and explore the city in your own time. Easily compare options in one place to find the perfect set of wheels once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Rio De Janeiro.
