Flying from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM): what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for around 50 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Puerto Jimenez Airport. San Jose and Puerto Jimenez have the same timezone (UTC-6).
Every week, there are 137 flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Puerto Jimenez Airport. The earliest flight from SJO to PJM is at 05:40 and the latest is at 17:00.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Once you've found cheap ticket from SJO to PJM, get your travel documents in order. A passport or visa isn't necessary as you're travelling within Costa Rica. As long as you have some other identity document, like a driver's license or an ID card, you're good to go.
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Puerto Jimenez Airport is 143 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 273 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from SJO to PJM by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for tickets from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Puerto Jimenez Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Travelling from central San Jose to Juan Santamaria International Airport takes about 2 hours and 22 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near SJO. Whether you're catching an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Puerto Jimenez Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Puerto Jimenez Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PJM instead:
Getting from Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) to central Puerto Jimenez
Puerto Jimenez Airport is approximately 2 kilometres from central Puerto Jimenez. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 6 minutes.
When to fly to Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM)
March is the busiest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Puerto Jimenez Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Puerto Jimenez in May.
The warmest month in Puerto Jimenez is March, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Puerto Jimenez Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 19ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SJO to PJM sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Puerto Jimenez
Start your Puerto Jimenez trip right by finding a wonderful place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from SJO to PJM, browse our hotel options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Rancho Raices de Osa, Playa Florencia and BioSur Foundation are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Puerto Jimenez itinerary.
Complete your Puerto Jimenez trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Puerto Jimenez Airport — next on the list is finding somewhere to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Puerto Jimenez.
