Traveling from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-6, which is one hour behind San Antonio.
Leave plenty of time to make your SAT to SJO flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Antonio International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SAT and SJO:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Benito Juarez International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Right now, AED 305 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way San Antonio International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is AED 1,174. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SAT to SJO, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from San Antonio International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
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Handy information about San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
SAT is located at 9800 Airport Boulevard.
83.17% of flights leaving San Antonio International Airport land at their destination as planned. With its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of SAT.
To get to San Antonio International Airport from central San Antonio, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near SAT. Whether you have an early flight from San Antonio International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Reserve a hotel near SJO if you have a late San Antonio International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and chase adventure across San Jose and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport to central San Jose has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometers away.
Traveling by public transport will take you around 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Antonio International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to San Jose in May.
Book your flight from San Antonio International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you want to explore San Jose during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SAT to SJO sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've visited San Jose, now it's time to discover other corners of Costa Rica. Journey around 113 kilometers east to Limon to tick off its popular sights. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 18 kilometers 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.
