Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Belize City: what you need to know
San Jose (the location of Juan Santamaria International Airport) and Belize City are in the same timezone — UTC-6.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from SJO to Belize City. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from SJO to Belize City. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
La Aurora International Airport (GUA)
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
If you have a passport from Costa Rica and want to travel to Belize for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may differ based on the reason for your trip and are subject to change. For the latest rules, contact your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before booking a cheap ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Belize City.
SJO is about 18 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 2 hours and 22 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Belize City? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near SJO:
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Belize City
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Belize City is 265 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 264 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SJO to Belize City. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for a ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Belize City.
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Airports in Belize City
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Belize City. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 20 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Belize City. Book one of these accommodation options near BZE instead:
Belize City Municipal Airport (TZA)
Central Belize City is located around 2 kilometres from Belize City Municipal Airport (TZA). As soon as your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Belize City has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 4 minutes.
After your flight from SJO to Belize City, unwind at a hotel near TZA. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Belize City
December is the busiest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Belize City. To escape the crowds, travel to Belize City in May when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Belize City is September, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Belize City in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from SJO to Belize City in January when temperatures average between 20ºC and 27ºC.
More about Belize City
Start your Belize City trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Belize City, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Altun Ha and Museum of Belize are just two of the major attractions to put on your Belize City must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Government House.
Complete your Belize City trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Belize City and explore the city on your own schedule. Easily compare rates in one place to find your ideal ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Belize City.
