Traveling from Perth Airport (PER) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
To find out if you need a visa to enter Costa Rica, contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have all the necessary information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from PER to SJO.
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Perth Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is C$1,287. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$2,653. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flight tickets from PER to SJO if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
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Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
The journey from central Perth to Perth Airport takes about 28 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a convenient hotel near PER? If you're boarding an early flight from Perth Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Consider booking a hotel near SJO if you're taking a late flight from Perth Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 2 hours and 22 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Perth Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit San Jose. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Perth Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you want to go to San Jose during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from PER to SJO around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about San Jose
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in San Jose right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from PER to SJO:
All great journeys should 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
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