Flying from Sacramento to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): What you need to know
Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose. The city runs on the UTC-6 timezone and is two hours ahead of Sacramento.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Sacramento to SJO.
July is a peak travel month. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Christmas, be there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Sacramento to SJO that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Sacramento International Airport (SMF), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SMF and SJO include:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
SMF is about 19 kilometers from central Sacramento. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Booking a night at a hotel can take the stress out of arriving at the airport on time. If you need somewhere to stay before your flight from Sacramento to Juan Santamaria International Airport, consider Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG. It's an easy drive from Sacramento International Airport.
Sacramento International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart SMF arrive at their destination on time.
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Sacramento to SCK in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 72 kilometers away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Like to add an extra day to your vacation? Think about booking a hotel near Stockton Metropolitan Airport the night before your Sacramento to SJO flight. Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast by IHG and Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton are ready when you are.
59% of flights departing Stockton Metropolitan Airport make it to their destination as expected.
You'll find SCK at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
About Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Sacramento to Juan Santamaria International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near SJO:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Sacramento to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Central San Jose is around 18 kilometers from Juan Santamaria International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car rental, cab or ride-share.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're traveling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Juan Santamaria International Airport is AED 913. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 1,975. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Sacramento to SJO, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Sacramento to Juan Santamaria International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Sacramento to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
January is the busiest month for flights from Sacramento to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). Visit San Jose in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your Sacramento to SJO plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Sacramento to Juan Santamaria International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about San Jose
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in San Jose right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Sacramento to Juan Santamaria International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. National Park (Parque Nacional), Central Park (Parque Central) and Precolumbian Gold Museum are top attractions which should be on any good San Jose itinerary.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many places in Costa Rica waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of San Jose. Around 129 kilometers away to the east, popular attractions include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Costa Rica, head for Liberia, about 153 kilometers northwest of San Jose. Museo de Guanacaste, Mirador de Liberia and Catarata oropendola are among its highlights.
