Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL): what you need to know
The timezone in Honolulu is UTC-10, which is four hours behind San Jose.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your SJO to HNL flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SJO and HNL:
Los Angeles International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
Right now, C$446 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$807. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SJO to HNL, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
When it comes to Juan Santamaria International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.83% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Juan Santamaria International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 2 hours 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to SJO:
Arriving at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Juan Santamaria International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HNL instead:
Grab a Daniel K. Inouye International Airport rental car and explore Honolulu and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to central Honolulu
You'll find HNL at 300 Rodgers Blvd, #12.
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to the centre of Honolulu has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes about 3 hours.
When to fly to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Honolulu. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport for September if you'd like to explore Honolulu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SJO to HNL around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Honolulu, now it's time to discover more of United States. Travel around 16 kilometres north-west to Pearl City to check off its top attractions. From USS Utah Memorial to Sunset Memorial Park and Pearl City District Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Hilo is another well-known destination in United States and is around 338 kilometres south-east of Honolulu. No journey is complete without visiting Rainbow Falls, Liliuokalani Gardens and Pacific Tsunami Museum.