Flying from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose is eight hours behind Tel Aviv and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your TLV to SJO flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Ben Gurion International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight is 517 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 789 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from TLV to SJO, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
When it comes to Ben Gurion International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 72.9% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Ben Gurion International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Tel Aviv. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near TLV? If you're catching an early flight from Ben Gurion International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Ben Gurion International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and discover more of San Jose and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport to central San Jose has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to San Jose in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Ben Gurion International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from TLV to SJO in January if you like travelling in 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 seen San Jose, now it's time to discover other parts of Costa Rica. Journey about 113 kilometres east to Limon to tick off its top sights. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Alajuela is another sought-after destination in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No trip is complete without seeing La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.