Flying from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-6, which is eight hours behind Bucharest.
To ensure you get on your OTP to SJO flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between OTP and SJO include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
C$617 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Return flights start at C$1,240. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from OTP to SJO, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from OTP to SJO.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Bucharest to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near OTP? If you've booked an early flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and explore beyond San Jose's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
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 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes around 2 hours 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to San Jose in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from OTP to SJO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've visited San Jose, now it's time to discover other corners of Costa Rica. Travel around 113 kilometres east to Limon to tick off its popular sights. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Alajuela is another essential stop in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No journey is complete without seeing La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.