Travelling from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-6, which is two hours behind Hartford.
Your BDL to SJO flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bradley International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BDL and SJO:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Right now, ₹ 10,554 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Bradley International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 28,488. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from BDL to SJO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Bradley International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bradley International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Bradley International Airport (BDL)
You'll find BDL at Schoephoester Road.
80.22% of flights departing from Bradley International Airport reach their destination on time. With its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when setting off from BDL.
Central Hartford to Bradley International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to BDL? If you're catching an early flight from Bradley International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Consider booking a hotel near SJO if you have a late Bradley International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Jose and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of San Jose. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It typically takes 2 hours 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Bradley International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit San Jose. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Bradley International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you'd like to visit San Jose during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BDL 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.
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've done San Jose, now it's time to explore more of Costa Rica. Travel around 113 kilometres east to Limon to check off its top attractions. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose, Alajuela is another essential stop in Costa Rica. No visit is complete without checking out La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
