Flying from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
When searching for your flight from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), there's a good range of airports you can start your trip from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are some of Paris's main terminals.
The average time for a direct flight from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 11 hours 31 minutes.
Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose. The city operates in the UTC-6 timezone and is 7 hours behind Paris.
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) is the most popular route. There are 9 direct weekly departures to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with Air France at 13:25. Choose the first CDG to SJO departure operated by Air France at 13:20 if you want to get going earlier.
To ensure you get on your flight from Paris to SJO, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling over a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) can be booked from this terminal.
If you want to leave from CDG, you can take a direct flight from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport with Air France.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Paris to SJO. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
From the centre of Paris, CDG is approximately 27 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) operates nonstop flights from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO).
Air France offers direct flights from Paris to SJO leaving from ORY. Book your preferred aisle (or window) seat and get to your destination without any detours.
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to freshen up with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport, here's where you can stop when leaving from Paris Orly Airport:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
With public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in about 57 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 34 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Paris to SJO, chill out in one of these hotels close to Paris Orly Airport:
About Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near SJO:
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport to the centre of San Jose takes around 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 18 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 2 hours and 22 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
For a one-way ticket from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport, 285 € is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight starting from 595 €. These are currently the lowest fares but are subject to change depending on availability.
You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Paris to SJO if you book 8 months before takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares on this route are typically at their lowest.
You'll snag the best savings on your tickets from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport if you take off in May. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest day to fly out.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit San Jose, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Paris to SJO in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Travel in January for cooler conditions. Temperatures average between 12ºC and 26ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
More about San Jose
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in San Jose right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport:
Teatro Nacional Costa Rica and National Park (Parque Nacional) are a couple of popular attractions to add to your San Jose to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Plaza de la Cultura.
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