Travelling from Saskatoon International Airport (YXE) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
Saskatoon and San Jose share the same timezone, UTC-6.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your YXE to SJO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Saskatoon International Airport (YXE) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
At the moment, 264 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Saskatoon International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 550 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from YXE to SJO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Saskatoon International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from YXE to SJO.
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Handy information about Saskatoon International Airport (YXE)
Of the departures from Saskatoon International Airport, 59.44% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Saskatoon to Saskatoon International Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near YXE. Whether you're catching an early flight from Saskatoon International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're landing on a late Saskatoon International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near SJO:
Pick up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and discover San Jose and beyond with your own wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
From Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Saskatoon International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to San Jose in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Saskatoon International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from YXE to SJO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest 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 explore other corners of Costa Rica. Travel around 113 kilometres east to Limon to tick off its popular sights. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Alajuela is another standout destination in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No trip is complete without a visit to La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.