Traveling from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
2 hours 6 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. San Jose is 1 hour behind Quito and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Every week, there are 6 flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. If you want to be on board early, jump on the 11:15 AVIANCA flight. If you're keen to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure from UIO to SJO is 16:20 with AVIANCA.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
AVIANCA has direct flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to tick off the sights in San Jose — and maybe even more of Costa Rica if you have time.
Before getting your cheap ticket from UIO to SJO, check whether you need a visa to enter Costa Rica. Travel document and visa requirements can differ and are updated often. For the latest information, contact the nearest consulate or embassy of the country you're flying to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
C$245 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Return flights start from C$418. These prices may change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from UIO to SJO, book your trip 6 months ahead of your planned departure.
February is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
The journey from central Quito to Mariscal Sucre International Airport takes approximately 2 hours and 11 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Taking an early flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to UIO:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're on a late flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near SJO:
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the center of San Jose. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
It takes roughly 2 hours and 22 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to San Jose in May.
Before locking in your flight from Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from UIO to SJO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC on average.
More about San Jose
If you're looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best places to stay in San Jose right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from UIO to SJO:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Teatro Nacional Costa Rica, National Park (Parque Nacional) and Plaza de la Cultura are top attractions which should be on every San Jose itinerary.
Complete your San Jose trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Juan Santamaria International Airport — next on the list is finding somewhere to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in San Jose.