Flights from San Jose Airport (SJC) to San José Airport Airport (SJO)

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

The flight from San Jose to San José takes6 Hours 30 Minutes.

Flights from Mineta San Jose International Airport 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, Carlisle Air Group, who offer a direct flight. The flight time is approximately 6 Hours 30 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. We recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.

On arriving at Juan Santamaría International please note the time difference, the time zone at Juan Santamaría International is 6.0 GMT compared to 8.0 GMT at Mineta San Jose International Airport.

Travellers planning to fly from Mineta San Jose International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at Mineta San Jose International Airport.

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.

Below are some options if you require transport to Mineta San Jose International Airport:

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:

Need a place to stay when you get to San José? See a range of hotels near Juan Santamaría International Airport

Please see below the airlines that fly from Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Juan Santamaría International (SJO) and the amount of daily flights in operation.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
Carlisle Air Group	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	04:30	04:30	VIEW FLIGHTS

Carlisle Air Group is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 1 a week with times that vary between 04:30 and 04:30.

To book your flight you can visit Carlisle Air Group on their website www.google.com/search?q=Carlisle Air Group. 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

Wednesday

04:30

Airline	Flight No
Carlisle Air Group	CCK91

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Flights to Juan Santamaría International are also available from airports close to Mineta San Jose International Airport. Below we have provided a short list of routes which you could consider is you feel that are suitable.

Alternative Direct Routes

Route	Stops	Distance	Flying Time
San Francisco to San José Juan Santamaría	0		6 Hours 34 Minutes

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.