Flying from Comox Airport (YQQ) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose is one hour ahead of Comox and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
To ensure you catch your YQQ to SJO flight, 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.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Comox Airport (YQQ) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Currently, 329 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Comox Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 675 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from YQQ to SJO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Comox Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from YQQ to SJO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Comox Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Comox Airport (YQQ)
Of all flights departing from Comox Airport, 68.65% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Comox Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Comox. 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.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to YQQ? If you're catching an early flight from Comox Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Comox Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and experience more of San Jose and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport about 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 central San Jose. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Comox Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to San Jose in May.
Book your flight from Comox Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you'd like to visit San Jose during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from YQQ to SJO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Costa Rica just waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a visit to Limon will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose, Alajuela is another favourite stop in Costa Rica. Experience major highlights starting with La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
