Travelling from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose is one hour behind Guayaquil and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your GYE to SJO flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between GYE and SJO include:
Tocumen International Airport
Mariscal Sucre International Airport
El Salvador International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
C$217 is the lowest price for a one-way Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$353. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from GYE to SJO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from GYE to SJO couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport (GYE)
Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 89.07% of flights that take off from GYE land on time.
Central Guayaquil to Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to GYE:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're landing on a late Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SJO:
Explore without limits with a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and see more of San Jose and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of San Jose. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to San Jose in May.
When booking your flight from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GYE to SJO in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many cities in Costa Rica waiting to be discovered after you've seen San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose, Alajuela is another essential stop in Costa Rica. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.