Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Pearson International Airport is 5 hours 15 minutes.
Toronto's timezone is UTC-4, making Toronto two hours ahead of San Jose.
Choose from eight weekly Juan Santamaria International Airport to Pearson International Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with Air Transat is the earliest available. Air Canada operates the latest service of the day at 09:45.
Your SJO to YYZ flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into Toronto (and then discovering more of Canada!) is a breeze with Air Canada. This popular airline offers direct flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Pearson International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Air Canada.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier offering SJO to YYZ flights. A dependable 94.23% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Pearson International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SJO and YYZ:
Miami International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
C$216 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Pearson International Airport flight. Return flights start at C$507. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Book ten months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SJO to YYZ.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Pearson International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SJO to YYZ.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Pearson International Airport.
Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Juan Santamaria International Airport, data shows 79.83% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central San Jose to Juan Santamaria International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 2 hours 20 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near SJO? If you're boarding an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Pearson International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Consider booking a hotel near YYZ if you're catching a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to Pearson International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Pearson International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion or Thrifty to explore Toronto and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Pearson International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
Pearson International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Toronto. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The quietest month for a flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Pearson International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Toronto based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Pearson International Airport for July if you want to visit Toronto during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SJO to YYZ sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be explored. About 499 kilometres north-east of Toronto, a trip to Montreal will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Ottawa is another standout destination in Canada and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Toronto. No trip is complete without dropping by Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.