Flying from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL): what you need to know
The timezone in St Louis is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of San Jose.
Leave plenty of time to make your SJO to STL flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SJO and STL include:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Orlando International Airport
William P. Hobby Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport flight is 228 €. A return fare is currently 449 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from SJO to STL, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.
Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Of the flights that depart from Juan Santamaria International Airport, 79.83% land on time at their destination.
To get to Juan Santamaria International Airport from central San Jose, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to SJO:
Arriving at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
If you're landing on a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near STL:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Lambert-St. Louis International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Budget or Alamo and explore beyond St Louis's main sights.
Booking your ride from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to central St Louis
You'll find STL at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to the centre of St Louis has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit St Louis. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in St Louis is July, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SJO to STL in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC (18ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've done St Louis, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Journey around 418 kilometres north-east to Chicago to tick off its top sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Indianapolis is another favourite destination in United States and is around 370 kilometres east of St Louis. No trip is complete without experiencing The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
