Flying from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 2 hours 5 minutes.
San Jose is one hour behind Quito and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Take your pick of six weekly Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flights. The 11:15 departure with AVIANCA is the earliest you can take. AVIANCA operates the last service of the day at 15:25.
To ensure you catch your UIO to SJO flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
AVIANCA is your gateway to discovering San Jose (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Costa Rica!). Check out the direct flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to travel with AVIANCA on this route.
With a reliable 88.57% of services arriving as scheduled, AVIANCA has the best on-time performance for UIO to SJO flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
At the moment, 145 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 238 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from UIO to SJO, book your journey three months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
Mariscal Sucre International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 88.71% of flights that depart UIO arrive at their destination without delay.
Mariscal Sucre International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Quito. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near UIO. Whether you've booked an early flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and discover more of San Jose and beyond.
Booking your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to San Jose in May.
When reserving your flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from UIO to SJO in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Costa Rica just waiting to be explored. Around 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a visit to Limon will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Alajuela is another must-experience destination in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No trip is complete without visiting La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
