Travelling from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, making San Jose one hour behind St Louis.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your STL to SJO flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between STL and SJO:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
C$210 is currently the best price for a one-way Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$469. These prices may change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from STL to SJO, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from STL to SJO.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
You'll find STL at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
78.04% of flights that take off from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Lambert-St. Louis International Airport from central St Louis, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near STL:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Consider booking a hotel near SJO if you're on a late Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin 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 usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
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 travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 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 Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit San Jose. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from STL to SJO sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica just waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a visit to Limon will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose, Alajuela is another essential stop in Costa Rica. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.