$151 Cheap Flights to San Jose Juan Santamaria

Q: How long is the flight to San Jose Juan Santamaria?

The average flight time to San Jose Juan Santamaria is 4 hours and 52 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from Washington, D.C..

Q: Which airlines offer direct flights to San Jose Juan Santamaria?

American Airlines, United, Iberia, Qatar Airways, Air Canada, jetBlue, Delta and KLM all fly non-stop to San Jose Juan Santamaria.

Q: When is the cheapest time to fly to San Jose Juan Santamaria?

The cheapest month to fly to San Jose Juan Santamaria is usually May.

Q: How can I find the best flight deal to San Jose Juan Santamaria?

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Q: Can I get a direct flight to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Q: How much are round-trip flights to San Jose Juan Santamaria?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight to San Jose Juan Santamaria is $151. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Q: Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport is Friday, May 16, 2025 .

Q: When is the best time to book flights to San Jose?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Jose is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Q: Which is the cheapest airline to fly with to San Jose?

Currently, Spirit Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Jose Juan Santamaria.

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San Jose.$151 per passenger.Departing Fri, May 16, returning Sun, May 18.Round-trip flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Orlando International on Fri, May 16, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sun, May 18, arriving in Orlando International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $151, select.

San Jose.$156 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 13, returning Wed, Aug 20.Round-trip flight with Volaris Costa Rica.Outbound direct flight with Volaris Costa Rica departing from Orlando International on Wed, Aug 13, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound direct flight with Volaris Costa Rica departing from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Wed, Aug 20, arriving in Orlando International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $156, select.

San Jose.$156 per passenger.Departing Sun, Sep 28, returning Fri, Oct 3.Round-trip flight with Volaris Costa Rica.Outbound direct flight with Volaris Costa Rica departing from Orlando International on Sun, Sep 28, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound direct flight with Volaris Costa Rica departing from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, Oct 3, arriving in Orlando International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $156, select.

San Jose.$156 per passenger.Departing Thu, Aug 28, returning Mon, Sep 1.Round-trip flight with Volaris Costa Rica.Outbound direct flight with Volaris Costa Rica departing from Orlando International on Thu, Aug 28, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound direct flight with Volaris Costa Rica departing from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Mon, Sep 1, arriving in Orlando International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $156, select.

San Jose.$157 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 7, returning Tue, Nov 18.Round-trip flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, Oct 7, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, Nov 18, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $157, select.

San Jose.$158 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 2, returning Tue, Oct 7.Round-trip flight with Volaris Costa Rica.Outbound direct flight with Volaris Costa Rica departing from Orlando International on Thu, Oct 2, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound direct flight with Volaris Costa Rica departing from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, Oct 7, arriving in Orlando International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $158, select.

San Jose.$158 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 25, returning Sun, Sep 28.Round-trip flight with Volaris Costa Rica.Outbound direct flight with Volaris Costa Rica departing from Orlando International on Thu, Sep 25, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound direct flight with Volaris Costa Rica departing from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sun, Sep 28, arriving in Orlando International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $158, select.

San Jose.$161 per passenger.Departing Sat, Apr 26, returning Sun, Apr 27.Round-trip flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from Fort Lauderdale International on Sat, Apr 26, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departing from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sun, Apr 27, arriving in Fort Lauderdale International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $161, select.

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Flying to San Jose Juan Santamaria

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Cheapest flight found	$151
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	4 hrs, 31 mins
Most popular airline	American Airlines
Average flights per week	308

Discover San Jose Juan Santamaria

Costa Rica is rich in natural resources, beachfront vistas, and pre-Columbian culture. Situated in between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, it has much to offer to an adventurous traveler or someone who just wants to relax and be pampered. And most visitors’ trips to Costa Rica begin with flights to San José Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO).

Facilities at San José Juan Santamaria Airport

Booking cheap flights to San José Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) is easy and convenient. Many United States airlines fly to this airport including American Airlines, Delta, Jet Blue, Spirit, United, US Air, and Southwest.

The airport is located near the city of Alajuela, which is located 12 miles from the capital city of San José. The government has authorized only one taxi company, Taxis Unidos, to provide service. The cabs are orange and generally cost less than $25. Buses run from the road outside the airport to downtown for less than $1.

Things to Do Near San José Juan Santamaria Airport

The capital city of Costa Rica is San José, which is located only 20 minutes away from the airport. It has many museums that highlight the rich pre-Columbian culture of the region including the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, Jade Museum, Museo Nacional, and Museo de los Niños, which is an excellent children's museum. Travelers can also schedule sightseeing tours around the city that highlight centuries of architecture or simply stroll the Parque La Sabana, an oasis in the middle of the urban city.

If your flight to the San José Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) allows for only a brief journey into Costa Rica, you'll still find plenty to do near the airport. With over 500,000 plant and animal species in the country, nature's diversity is easy to witness in Costa Rica. The Spirogyra Butterfly Farm and the Botanical Garden are tranquil escapes. The Alajuela Cathedral and Iglesia la Agonia (Church of Agony) showcase the religious heritage of the region, and located just 22 miles north of Alajuela is Poás Volcano National Park, a popular attraction that contains one of Costa Rica's active volcanos.

Travel Tips for San José Juan Santamaria Airport

Costa Rica has been a peaceful democracy for decades and doesn’t have an army. It’s one of the safest places to travel in the Americas. It rains year round in Costa Rica, so once you book your cheap flights to San José Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO), make sure to pack a rain jacket. The drier season generally lasts from December through April. The busiest travel times to Costa Rica are around Christmas, New Year, and Easter. Hotels during these times are booked well in advance. It’s recommended that travelers arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) at least three hours prior to their departure time. Costa Rica's unit of currency is the cólon, but they accept U.S. dollars almost everywhere, provided that the bills are small. So, if you plan on using U.S. currency, don’t carry $50s and $100s.