Travelling from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, which makes San Jose three hours behind Sao Paulo.
Your GRU 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 for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between GRU and SJO:
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Las Americas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight is ₹ 21,891. A return ticket right now is ₹ 44,739. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from GRU to SJO, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Of all flights departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport from central Sao Paulo, it takes around 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near GRU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you have a late Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near SJO:
Grab a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and explore San Jose and beyond with your own wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are leading providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport to central San Jose has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit San Jose. If you want a quieter vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you'd like to go to San Jose during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GRU to SJO in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC and 26ºC then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've visited San Jose, now it's time to discover more of Costa Rica. Travel around 113 kilometres east to Limon to tick off its top sights. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose, Alajuela is another essential stop in Costa Rica. Start your sightseeing at La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
