Flying from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, making San Jose two hours behind Charleston.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your CHS to SJO flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Charleston International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between CHS and SJO:
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
₹ 18,148 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Charleston International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Return flights start from ₹ 53,957. These fares can change depending on availability.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from CHS to SJO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Charleston 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 fares across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Charleston International Airport (CHS)
Charleston International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from CHS arrive at their destination as scheduled 81.5% of the time.
Charleston International Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Charleston. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 3 hours 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near CHS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Charleston International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're getting in on a late Charleston International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SJO:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar to explore San Jose and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
From Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Charleston International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to San Jose in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Charleston International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from CHS 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
San Jose has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica you'll want to see. Around 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a visit to Limon will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Costa Rica, head for Alajuela, roughly 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto are key highlights.
