Travelling from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose is two hours behind Lexington and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your LEX to SJO flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Blue Grass Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LEX and SJO:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Blue Grass Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight is ₹ 27,215. A round-trip fare right now is ₹ 71,965. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LEX to SJO if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Blue Grass Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Picking up cheap flights from LEX to SJO is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Blue Grass Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
LEX is located at 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206.
77.12% of flights departing from Blue Grass Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Blue Grass Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Lexington. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near LEX? If you're boarding an early flight from Blue Grass Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Reserve a hotel near SJO if you're taking a late Blue Grass Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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 top outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks in advance.
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 around 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Blue Grass Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit San Jose. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Blue Grass Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LEX to SJO sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many places in Costa Rica waiting to be discovered after you've seen San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, its top 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 trip is complete without experiencing La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
