San Jose Flight Tips

   Compare Airlines That Fly To San Jose

Book cheap flights & plane tickets to San Jose with Jetsetz. Jetsetz is an airline ticket consolidator that specializes in cheap flights to San Jose, Costa Rica.  As a consolidator, Jetsetz compares top airlines & travel websites to find the cheapest flights to San Jose.  Some of the top airlines that fly to San Jose, Costa Rica are United Airlines, American Airlines, Air Canada, COPA, Avianca and Aeromexico to name a few.  Most of these airlines offer cheap non-stop flights to San Jose as well as direct flights to San Jose through various airports located in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Central America.  Jetsetz also works with international airlines that offer cheap one-way flights to San Jose, Costa Rica.

   Juan Santamaria International Airport  (SJO)

The best way to find cheap flights to San Jose, Costa Rica is to book your flights to the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO).  The Juan Santamaria International Airport is the largest airport in Costa Rica and is the primary gateway into country.  The large amount of airlines that fly to the Juan Santamaria International Airport makes it the best airport to search for cheap flights to San Jose, Costa Rica.  If you are searching for flights to the Juan Santamaria International Airport, please enter the airport code SJO into the arrival city search box.  This will narrow your flight search to the Juan Santamaria International Airport.  For more information on the Juan Santamaria International Airport , please visit the Airport Information section below.

   Best Time To Fly To San Jose

The best time to fly to San Jose, Costa Rica is between April – June.  This is the prime time to travel to San Jose as the weather is pleasant, and the prices for flights are cheaper than the peak travel season.  October - December is the low season and is the best time to find cheap flights to San Jose.  November is the cheapest month to fly to San Jose.  Spring is the peak travel season, with the most expensive prices on flights to San Jose, Costa Rica.  If you are planning to fly during the busy spring travel season, be sure to book your flight at least 60 days prior to your departure date to get the cheapest fare.

   Cheap Flights From San Jose

The Juan Santamaria International Airport’s central location makes it a great airport to find cheap flights from San Jose.  There are numerous international airlines that offer cheap flights from the Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO).  If you plan to fly within Costa Rica, you will need to catch a domestic flight from the Juan Santamaria International Airport.  Most domestic flights throughout Costa Rica are handled by Avianca, COPA and SANSA Airlines.  To catch your domestic flight from the Juan Santamaria International Airport, you will need to move from the International terminal to the Domestic terminal.  Depending on where you are located in the terminal, you also may need to check your bag through customs and security, so be sure to give yourself at least 2 hours to connect to your domestic flight within the airport.

   Juan Santamaria International Airport Transportation

The Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in the city of Alajuela which is 20 km west of downtown San Jose.  The best way to travel from the Juan Santamaria International Airport to the San Jose city center is to take the Juan Santamaria Airport Taxi.  Taxis and shuttle buses take about 20 minutes to travel from the Juan Santamaria International Airport to the San Jose city center.  If you are planning on traveling to other cities within Costa Rica, you will probably want a rental car.  You can either rent a car at the Juan Santamaria International Airport or take public transportation into the city center and rent a car at one of the rental car offices located throughout San Jose, Costa Rica.

   Top Things To Do In San Jose

San Jose is Costa Rica’s largest and fastest growing city.  You will find plenty of beautiful landmarks as you enjoy the colonial-era and art deco architecture and Costa Rican culture while walking through Plaza de la Culture.  On the south side of the plaza is the historic National Theater the oldest most visited attractions in the city.  San Jose offers quality museums worth visiting such as the Jade Museum and the Costa Rican Art Museum.  San Jose also boasts a vibrant and exciting nightlife and culinary scene.  On Sundays head out to the Spirogyra Butterfly to play with butterflies. 

San Jose is an excellent base for exploring the beautiful Central Valley and the surrounding mountains.  An hour drive from San Jose is the beautiful La Paz Waterfall Gardens and animal sanctuary and butterfly observatory.  Wildlife enthusiasts and adventure seekers will love exploring the Manuel Antonio National Park, zip lining above the Monteverde Cloud Forest, unwinding at Tabacon Hot Springs or hiking through the Arenal Volcano.  If you come for sun and surf, head out to Jaco, Guanacaste or the Nicoya Peninsula.   Whether just passing through or planning an extended stay, visitors find that San Jose is a great way to enjoy the benefits of a cosmopolitan city in a sparsely populated county.