Travelling from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose is two hours behind San Juan and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your SJU to SJO flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SJU and SJO:
Las Americas International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
At the moment, 74 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 179 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SJU to SJO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SJU to SJO.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, data shows 73.65% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central San Juan. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near SJU. Whether you have an early flight from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you have a late Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near SJO:
Travel at your own pace with a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and experience more of San Jose and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of San Jose. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It'll take around 2 hours 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to San Jose in May.
When booking your flight from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SJU to SJO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've done San Jose, now it's time to explore other parts of Costa Rica. Journey around 113 kilometres east to Limon to check off its must-visit sights. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Costa Rica, head for Alajuela, roughly 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto are key highlights.
