Traveling from Enrique Malek Airport (DAV) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
Traveling during a peak time such as May? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight from Enrique Malek Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To see all your options, just deselect 'Direct flights only.' Tocumen International Airport is a top stopover on the DAV to SJO route.
To see if you need a visa to enter Costa Rica, contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll give you the most current information, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from DAV to SJO.
How to find the cheapest flights from Enrique Malek Airport (DAV) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Enrique Malek Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is C$345. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$518. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap flight tickets from DAV to SJO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your ticket from Enrique Malek Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
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Handy information about Enrique Malek Airport (DAV)
Enrique Malek Airport is about 3 kilometres from central David. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 7 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to DAV? If you've booked an early flight from Enrique Malek Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Enrique Malek Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the center of San Jose. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 21 minutes.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours and 22 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Enrique Malek Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to San Jose in May.
Book your flight from Enrique Malek Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you'd like to go to San Jose during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from DAV 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'll find the most popular stays in San Jose right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from DAV to SJO:
Teatro Nacional Costa Rica and National Park (Parque Nacional) are a couple of popular attractions to put on your San Jose must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Plaza de la Cultura.
Complete your San Jose trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Juan Santamaria International Airport, explore our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your San Jose escape.