Travelling from Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
Around 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Puerto Jimenez Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Puerto Jimenez and San Jose are in the same timezone, UTC-6.
Choose from 137 weekly Puerto Jimenez Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flights. The 06:40 departure with SANSA Regional is the earliest flight you can take. SANSA Regional operates the latest service of the day at 17:00.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PJM to SJO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like March. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
SANSA Regional is your gateway to discovering San Jose (and maybe even some other great parts of Costa Rica!). Browse the direct flights from Puerto Jimenez Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport offered by this airline.
SANSA Regional is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Right now, C$164 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Puerto Jimenez Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$359. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from PJM to SJO.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Puerto Jimenez Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Puerto Jimenez Airport (PJM)
Puerto Jimenez Airport is about 2 kilometres from central Puerto Jimenez. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near PJM. Whether you have an early flight from Puerto Jimenez Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're getting in on a late Puerto Jimenez Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near SJO:
Go where the road takes you 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.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport to central San Jose has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Puerto Jimenez Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to San Jose. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Puerto Jimenez Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you'd like to go to San Jose during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PJM 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, well-known attractions include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Costa Rica, consider Alajuela, roughly 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto are highlights.
