Traveling from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
Traveling over a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is C$1,279. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,281. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flight tickets from MME to SJO if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
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Handy information about Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Durham, Durham Tees Valley Airport can be reached in about 37 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
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Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
From Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 21 minutes to get to the center driving.
It takes around 2 hours and 22 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit San Jose. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap flight tickets from MME to SJO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC on average.
More about San Jose
Once you've booked your flights from MME to SJO, you'll want to find a place to stay in San Jose. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting city:
Teatro Nacional Costa Rica and National Park (Parque Nacional) are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your San Jose travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Plaza de la Cultura.
Complete your San Jose trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Juan Santamaria International Airport, explore our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your San Jose vacation.
