Cheap Flights from Juan Santamaría Intl. Airport (SJO)

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Flights from Juan Santamaría Intl. Airport

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £62 for one-way flights and £91 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Volaris Costa Rica
Mon, 16 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
SJO
San José
GUA
Guatemala City
£91 Return, found 3 days ago
£91
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Volaris Costa Rica flight, departing Mon, 16 Mar from San José to Guatemala City, returning Thu, 19 Mar, priced at £91 found 3 days ago
Volaris Costa Rica
Tue, 29 Sept - Sun, 4 Oct
SJO
San José
MCO
Orlando
£110 Return, found 2 days ago
£110
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Volaris Costa Rica flight, departing Tue, 29 Sept from San José to Orlando, returning Sun, 4 Oct, priced at £110 found 2 days ago
Volaris El Salvador
Fri, 13 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
SJO
San José
MIA
Miami
£124 Return, found 3 days ago
£124
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Volaris El Salvador flight, departing Fri, 13 Mar from San José to Miami, returning Sun, 22 Mar, priced at £124 found 3 days ago
avianca
Sun, 8 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar
SJO
San José
PTY
Panama City
£156 Return, found 1 day ago
£156
Return
found 1 day ago
Select avianca flight, departing Sun, 8 Mar from San José to Panama City, returning Thu, 12 Mar, priced at £156 found 1 day ago
Volaris Costa Rica
Tue, 26 May - Sat, 30 May
SJO
San José
MEX
Mexico City
£169 Return, found 2 days ago
£169
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Volaris Costa Rica flight, departing Tue, 26 May from San José to Mexico City, returning Sat, 30 May, priced at £169 found 2 days ago
Volaris Costa Rica
Mon, 31 Aug - Tue, 8 Sept
SJO
San José
CUN
Cancun
£180 Return, found 3 days ago
£180
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Volaris Costa Rica flight, departing Mon, 31 Aug from San José to Cancun, returning Tue, 8 Sept, priced at £180 found 3 days ago
Copa
Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 25 May
SJO
San José
BOG
Bogotá
£182 Return, found 3 days ago
£182
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Mon, 9 Mar from San José to Bogotá, returning Mon, 25 May, priced at £182 found 3 days ago
Copa
Wed, 15 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr
SJO
San José
PTY
Panama City
£182 Return, found 1 day ago
£182
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Copa flight, departing Wed, 15 Apr from San José to Panama City, returning Wed, 15 Apr, priced at £182 found 1 day ago
JetBlue Airways
Tue, 17 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
SJO
San José
FLL
Fort Lauderdale
£200 Return, found 2 days ago
£200
Return
found 2 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, 17 Mar from San José to Fort Lauderdale, returning Sat, 28 Mar, priced at £200 found 2 days ago
Arajet
Sat, 14 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
SJO
San José
BOG
Bogotá
£207 Return, found 4 days ago
£207
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Arajet flight, departing Sat, 14 Mar from San José to Bogotá, returning Sat, 21 Mar, priced at £207 found 4 days ago

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) uses the airport code: SJO.
How many terminals are there in SJO and how early should I arrive before my flight?
Operating from a single terminal, SJO isn't the biggest airport around. However, remember to arrive with ample time to check in your luggage and get through security. We wouldn't want you to miss your flight! Avoid sprinting through the airport, or missing your flight altogether, by arriving 1.5-2 hours prior to domestic trips. Arrive at the airport 2-3 hours before if you're travelling internationally. This will allow you time to check in luggage, get through customs and security and make your way to your gate. If you want the most accurate advice, check the arrival time recommendations of both your airline and departure airport.
How far is Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) from central San José?
Downtown San José is around 10 mi from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) and can be reached on public transportation or with a San José car rental The taxi service is one of the quickest and easiest ways to get to the city. If you'd rather get around at your own speed, pick up a San José car rental right at the airport. Alamo, Economy and Budget are some companies to look into here. Book with Orbitz and drive, save, holiday — it's as simple as that.
Does SJO have a hotel?
There aren't any hotel options right in SJO. But if you expand your search, you'll no doubt come across a great place to stay before you fly out. The Your main home in one of the best weather in the world, Costa Rica and the Entire Apartment 5 minutes Airport 2nd floor are excellent choices just outside of the airport. Stay at either the night before your flight and your departure gate will be just minutes away. The Your main home in one of the best weather in the world, Costa Rica offers guests a garden, nearby museums and a spa tub. The Entire Apartment 5 minutes Airport 2nd floor also has convenient amenities like a garden, a king bed and a spa tub.
Are there private lounges in Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport?
You can retreat from the crowds in one of the private lounges on offer at Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (we know the excitement of the main terminal areas can be overwhelming). Do some research to ensure you meet the requirements to enter the lounge. If not, chances are you'll need to pay for entry.
What airlines fly out of SJO?
Whether you're travelling someplace new or back to a familiar old haunt, these domestic airlines will safely take you there from SJO:

  • SANSA Regional
  • Costa Rica Green Airways

If you'd love to head off to far-flung corners of the world, these popular airlines will take you there from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO):

  • AVIANCA
  • Copa Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines

How many flights per day fly out of SJO?
There are 95 flights every day leaving Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO). That's 95 opportunities to discover somewhere new if it's time to head off on holiday.
How to find cheap flights from SJO with Expedia?
Enter your destination and travel dates to find flights leaving San José (SJO-Juan Santamarían Intl.). You can then tailor your results by price, departure time and more. The cheapest one-way flight from San José (SJO-Juan Santamarían Intl.) was to Guatemala City (GUA) at £62. These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. A great way to find a cheap flight is to be flexible with when you travel. Start by searching for flights on the dates you prefer, then click "Flexible dates" at the top of the page. This will show you the lowest prices for nearby days. You can also filter your search results by airline preference, nonstop flights, included baggage and more.
Where can you fly to from SJO?
The top international destinations from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport are Panama City, Houston and Guatemala City. This busy airport is the gateway to your next adventure. Lots of domestic travellers fly to Quepos, Puerto Jiménez or Tambor. Choose your destination, secure your seat and you'll be starting your exciting adventure before you know it.
What is the cancellation policy on flights and how do I cancel my flight on Expedia?
Most flights are free to cancel within 24 hours of making the reservation. However, some flights are non-refundable, and you may receive a flight credit from the airline to use for a future booking. For more information, please visit our Customer Service Portal.

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Juan Santamaría Intl. Airport Information

Airport Name
Airport Location
Airport Code
Latitude
Longitude
Altitude
Juan Santamaria Intl.San Jose, CRIATA: SJO, ICAO: MROC, GPS Code: MROC9.993860-84.208801920.80 meters

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