Flying from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 1 hour 15 minutes.
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as San Pedro Sula.
To ensure you catch your SAP to SJO flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
AVIANCA has direct flights from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in San Jose — and maybe even more of Costa Rica if time allows.
AVIANCA is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Among carriers operating SAP to SJO flights, AVIANCA has the best record for on-time arrivals.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between SAP and SJO include:
El Salvador International Airport
La Aurora International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight is C$183. A round-trip plane ticket right now is C$285. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SAP to SJO, book your trip seven months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SAP to SJO.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport, 79.89% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport from central San Pedro Sula, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SAP? If you're catching an early flight from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SJO if you have a late Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and explore beyond San Jose's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
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 reach the centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The quietest month for a flight from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit San Jose based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Ramon Villeda Morales International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from SAP to SJO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
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, its top attractions include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Alajuela is another favourite destination in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No journey is complete without a visit to La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
