Travelling from London to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
When planning a flight from London to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), you'll have a good range of airports to jet out of. Consider London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose. The city operates in the UTC-6 timezone and is 6 hours behind London.
With 1 direct flights a week between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) is the most popular route. British Airways operates the earliest flight at 11:05. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the last departure from LHR to SJO is with British Airways at 11:05.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to SJO. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying over a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for flights from London to SJO leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from the centre of London. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will give you the fastest route and your public transport options.
After a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Juan Santamaria International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) offers nonstop flights from London to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO).
You can board a direct flight from London to SJO with British Airways. This is one of the top airlines flying this route out of LGW.
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you want to do, check out these stops between London Gatwick Airport and SJO:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from London to SJO, take things easy in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
About Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Book a hotel close to SJO if you're taking a late flight from London to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of San Jose. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours and 22 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
For a one-way ticket from London to Juan Santamaria International Airport, 298 € is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight from just 594 €. These are the lowest fares right now but may change based on availability.
We recommend booking as early as possible to get cheap tickets from London to SJO. You're more likely to snag a great deal and enjoy more options for departure times and dates.
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The best time to fly from London to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the busiest month for a trip to San Jose. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from London to SJO for March if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in San Jose to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap flights from London to Juan Santamaria International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about San Jose
After booking your flight from London to Juan Santamaria International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Jose:
Teatro Nacional Costa Rica and National Park (Parque Nacional) are just two of the popular attractions to put on your San Jose to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Plaza de la Cultura.
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