Flying from Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Comayagua.
Leave plenty of time to catch your XPL to SJO flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
AED 631 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Palmerola Air Base Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Return flights start from AED 1,028. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from XPL to SJO if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Palmerola Air Base Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL)
84.91% of flights departing from Palmerola Air Base Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from XPL.
Palmerola Air Base Airport is about 11 kilometers from central Comayagua. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel near XPL? If you've booked an early flight from Palmerola Air Base Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're coming in on a late Palmerola Air Base Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near SJO:
Hit the road running by picking up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and explore beyond San Jose's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
From Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose is approximately 18 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center driving.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey of about 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The quietest month for a flight from Palmerola Air Base Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit San Jose based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Palmerola Air Base Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from XPL to SJO in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've done San Jose, now it's time to explore other corners of Costa Rica. Journey about 113 kilometers east to Limon to tick off its leading attractions. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 18 kilometers north-west of San Jose, Alajuela is another essential stop in Costa Rica. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
