Flying from Toronto to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): What you need to know
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is Toronto's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Toronto to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) jetting off from here.
Around 5 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Toronto to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight.
Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose. The city runs on the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour behind Toronto.
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) is the busiest route, with 6 direct services every week. Get from YYZ to SJO on Air Canada's 6pm flight.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Toronto to SJO. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can find a direct flight from Toronto to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) out of Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
Air Canada is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Toronto to Juan Santamaria International Airport departing from YYZ.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Air Canada from YYZ to SJO.
Air Transat takes the lead in punctuality. A dependable 85.71% of its departures on this route reach their destination on schedule.
YYZ is around 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Toronto to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels close to Toronto Pearson International Airport:
68% of flights that depart Toronto Pearson International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
On public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Toronto to SJO flight? Relax in a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
70% of flights leaving Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport arrive according to schedule.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
From central Toronto, YHM is around 72 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to arrive by car and 1 hour 50 minutes or so on public transport.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Toronto to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're setting off early:
Flights that depart from YHM reach their destination as scheduled 68% of the time.
About Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Toronto to Juan Santamaria International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near SJO:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around three weeks ahead of your Toronto to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Central San Jose is around 18 kilometres from Juan Santamaria International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
163 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Juan Santamaria International Airport. A return flight starts from 302 €. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Toronto to SJO if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Toronto to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). January is the peak month for travel to San Jose. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in December.
Lock in a Toronto to SJO plane ticket departing in March if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in San Jose to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Toronto to Juan Santamaria International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Jose
After booking your flight from Toronto to Juan Santamaria International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Jose:
Your San Jose trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions you can't miss include National Park (Parque Nacional), Central Park (Parque Central) and Precolumbian Gold Museum.
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've seen San Jose, now it's time to explore other corners of Costa Rica. Journey about 129 kilometres east to Limon to tick off its leading sights. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Liberia is another standout destination in Costa Rica and is around 153 kilometres northwest of San Jose. No journey is complete without a visit to Museo de Guanacaste, Mirador de Liberia and Catarata oropendola.