Traveling from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-6, which is two hours behind Dayton.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your DAY to SJO flight.
Flying during a peak month such as April? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight 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 James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between DAY and SJO include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
AED 982 is the best price for a one-way James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Return flights start from AED 1,707. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from DAY to SJO, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY)
You'll find DAY at Terminal Building.
77.52% of flights taking off from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Dayton to James M. Cox Dayton International Airport is around 21 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Need a hotel to stay in before your flight from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Consider Motel 6-Dayton, OH - Englewood. Enjoy a good night's rest here before heading to DAY.
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're coming in on a late James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SJO:
Grab a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and explore San Jose and beyond with your own set of wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are top providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is approximately 18 kilometers from the center of San Jose. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Traveling on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the most popular month for flights from James M. Cox Dayton 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 temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from James M. Cox Dayton International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DAY to SJO in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many cities in Costa Rica waiting to be explored after you've experienced San Jose. Around 113 kilometers away to the east, top sights here include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Costa Rica, head for Alajuela, roughly 18 kilometers north-west of San Jose. La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto are among the biggest draws.
