Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
Travelling over a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to get a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between SFO and SJO include:
El Salvador International Airport
Denver International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Costa Rica, check with your carrier and the local embassy or consulate. They'll provide you with the most up-to-date details, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from SFO to SJO.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 154 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 329 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SFO to SJO, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from SFO to SJO. There's no need to search every day to see whether airfares have dropped. We'll notify you the moment the price changes.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Located around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport can be reached in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 47 minutes.
Booked an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to SFO:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Book a hotel near SJO if you're catching a late flight from San Francisco International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
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 21 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport takes around 2 hours and 22 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit San Jose in May.
Before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SFO to SJO around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Jose
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in San Jose right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from SFO to SJO:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Teatro Nacional Costa Rica, National Park (Parque Nacional) and Plaza de la Cultura are must-visits when exploring San Jose.
Complete your San Jose trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Juan Santamaria International Airport — next on the list is finding a great stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in San Jose.
