Flights from Santiago Airport (SCL) to San José Airport Airport (SJO)

Q: How long does the flight from Santiago to San José to take?

The flight from Santiago to San José takes6 Hours 45 Minutes.

Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez to Juan Santamaría International is not a very popular route. There is however one airliner offer flights which is JetSMART. The flight time is approximately 6 Hours 45 Minutes.

The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.

The time zone at Juan Santamaría International is different from Arturo Merino Benitez, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.

If you are renting a car at Juan Santamaría International Airport it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Juan Santamaría International Airport in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.

Ensure your arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onwards transport - booking early may also save you money:

You can also research and pre-book a hotel near Juan Santamaría International Airport

Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Arturo Merino Benitez (SCL) to Juan Santamaría International (SJO) and the number of flights they operate each day.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
JetSMART	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	07:20	07:20	VIEW FLIGHTS

Most people choose to fly with JetSMART. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers JA9998 with times between 07:20 and 07:20.

If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for JetSMART at www.google.com/search?q=JetSMART. You will be able to find the latest availability, prices and make your booking online.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Friday

07:20

Airline	Flight No
JetSMART	JA9998

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Over the past 10 years flight regulations have become very strict so we advise you to leave plenty of time to check in and get through customs.

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Flight Price FAQ - Santiago (SCL) to San José (SJO)

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What is the cheapest flight one way from Santiago SCL to San José SJO?

The cheapest flight one way from Santiago SCL to San José SJO is £138.24 ($180 €165.95)

£138.24

$180 | €165.95

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What is the cheapest return flight from Santiago SCL to San José SJO?

The cheapest return flight from Santiago SCL to San José SJO is £267.27 ($348 €320.83)

£267.27

$348 | €320.83

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