Flying from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
3 hours 55 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. San Jose is 1 hour behind Lima and operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
Take your pick of 7 weekly flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. The 12:45 departure with LATAM Airlines is the earliest flight out from LIM to SJO. LATAM Airlines operates the last service of the day at 17:05 if you'd rather not get up at the crack of dawn.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it simple to get a flight with a stopover. To see the options for flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between LIM and SJO include:
Rafael Nunez International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
Before organizing your cheap ticket from LIM to SJO, check if you need a visa to enter Costa Rica. Visa and travel document requirements can differ and are updated often. To get the most up-to-date information, get in touch with the nearest consulate or embassy of the country you're going to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
C$273 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Return flights start at C$482. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flight tickets from LIM to SJO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Use filters to tailor your flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Handy information about Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Located around 10 kilometres from central Lima, Jorge Chavez International Airport can be reached in approximately 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
After a handy hotel near LIM? If you're boarding an early flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Reserve a hotel near SJO if you're catching a late flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport to the center of San Jose is about 21 minutes in a car. It's approximately 18 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
If you're taking 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 Jorge Chavez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit San Jose in May.
Lock in your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you'd like to visit San Jose during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from LIM to SJO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC on average.
More about San Jose
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the top stays in San Jose right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from LIM to SJO:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Teatro Nacional Costa Rica, National Park (Parque Nacional) and Plaza de la Cultura are among the things you can't miss in San Jose.
Complete your San Jose trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Juan Santamaria International Airport, browse the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your San Jose vacation.
