Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Rome: what you need to know
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1. The city is seven hours ahead of San Jose, where Juan Santamaria International Airport is located.
To avoid missing your SJO to Rome flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from SJO to Rome with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Travelling from central San Jose to SJO takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near SJO. Whether you've booked an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Rome or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
79% of flights that depart Juan Santamaria International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Rome
₹ 47,778 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Rome flight. A round-trip ticket right now is ₹ 70,205. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from SJO to Rome, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your Juan Santamaria International Airport to Rome ticket.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SJO to Rome by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
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Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Rome. If you're grabbing a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 40 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Rome, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near FCO:
Reserving your ride from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from SJO to Rome can help you get the lowest rate.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
The centre of Rome is located around 14 kilometres from Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA). Once your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Rome has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 20 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in about 20 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to CIA. Here are a few options where you can check in after your SJO to Rome flight:
Score the best price by securing your ride from CIA one week ahead of time. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Rome
December is the quietest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Rome, while August is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to go to Rome based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Juan Santamaria International Airport to Rome plane ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SJO to Rome in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 14ºC.
More about Rome
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Rome right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Rome:
St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Museums are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Rome must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Saint Peter's Square.
Explore more of Italy
You've visited Rome, now it's time to explore other parts of Italy. Travel about 483 kilometres northwest to Milan to tick off its leading attractions. From Leonardo's Last Supper Museum to Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Naples is another essential stop in Italy and is around 193 kilometres southeast of Rome. No trip is complete without seeing Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.
