Traveling from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 4 hours 16 minutes. San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, making San Jose 2 hours behind Charlotte.
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport start at 11:03 — the earliest with American Airlines. The latest departure is the 15:47 option with American Airlines. In total, there are 8 weekly services between CLT and SJO.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
American Airlines is your ticket to exploring San Jose (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Costa Rica!). Choose from the direct flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport offered by this airline.
We make it easy to get a flight with a stopover. To see the options for flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between CLT and SJO include:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Miami International Airport
Orlando International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
C$117 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. A return flight starts from C$269. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Book 9 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from CLT to SJO.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from CLT to SJO. You don't need to search every day to see whether prices have fallen. We'll tell you the moment there's a change in price.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Handy information about Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Charlotte, Charlotte Douglas International Airport can be reached in about 21 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 4 hours and 53 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel near CLT? If you're boarding an early flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Consider staying in a hotel near SJO if you're on a late flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central San Jose. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
Traveling by public transport typically takes 2 hours and 22 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit San Jose. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap flight tickets from CLT to SJO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC on average.
More about San Jose
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the most popular stays in San Jose right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from CLT to SJO:
All great journeys should include a little 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 got your cheap ticket to Juan Santamaria International Airport — now it's time to find a great place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in San Jose.