Travelling from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose is two hours behind Caracas and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your CCS to SJO flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between CCS and SJO include:
Tocumen International Airport
Las Americas International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Simon Bolivar International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight is ₹ 29,824. A round-trip fare right now is ₹ 55,379. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CCS to SJO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Finding cheap flights from CCS to SJO is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
Of the departures from Simon Bolivar International Airport, 59.05% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Simon Bolivar International Airport from central Caracas, it'll take around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near CCS:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're landing on a late Simon Bolivar International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SJO:
Grab a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and discover San Jose and beyond with your own set of wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are leading providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport to the centre of San Jose has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It'll take around 2 hours 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to San Jose in May.
When reserving your flight from Simon Bolivar International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from CCS to SJO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC on average.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many places in Costa Rica waiting to be explored after you've experienced San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include 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 journey is complete without experiencing La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
