Travelling from Reina Beatrix International Airport (AUA) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-6, which is two hours behind Oranjestad.
Your AUA to SJO flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Reina Beatrix International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between AUA and SJO include:
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Las Americas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Reina Beatrix International Airport (AUA) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
₹ 17,526 is the lowest price for a one-way Reina Beatrix International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 32,713. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from AUA to SJO, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Reina Beatrix International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
Picking up cheap flights from AUA to SJO is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Reina Beatrix 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 Reina Beatrix International Airport (AUA)
76.67% of flights leaving from Reina Beatrix International Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Reina Beatrix International Airport from central Oranjestad, it takes about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a handy hotel near AUA? If you're catching an early flight from Reina Beatrix International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you have a late Reina Beatrix International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near SJO:
Grab a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and discover San Jose and beyond with your own wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are leading providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks ahead.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of San Jose. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 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 Reina Beatrix International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to San Jose. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
When booking your flight from Reina Beatrix International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from AUA to SJO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC on average.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica you'll want to see. About 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a visit to Limon will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Alajuela is another standout destination in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No trip is complete without seeing La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
