Flights from Columbus Airport (LCK) to San José Airport Airport (SJO)

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

The flight from Columbus to San José takes4 Hours 44 Minutes.

Flights from Rickenbacker to Juan Santamaría International are in low demand virtually all year round so many airliners do not operate flights for this route. There is however one airliner, National Airlines, who offer a direct flight. The flight time is approximately 4 Hours 44 Minutes.

Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. 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. Flight to Juan Santamaría International will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.

On arriving at Juan Santamaría International please note the time difference, the time zone at Juan Santamaría International is 6.0 GMT compared to 5.0 GMT at Rickenbacker.

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:

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To see all airliners that offer flights between Rickenbacker and Juan Santamaría International please see the table below.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
National Airlines	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	07:26	07:26	VIEW FLIGHTS

National Airlines is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 1 a week with times that vary between 07:26 and 07:26.

To book your flight you can visit National Airlines on their website nationalairlines.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.

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

Thursday

07:26

Airline	Flight No
National Airlines	N8801

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If you are planning to hire a car from Juan Santamaría International airport then don’t wait until you arrive. The prices are typically 20% to 30% higher and the availability of vehicles are much lower. You can check out the solutions we have for car hire on our car hire pages which can save you £££’s.