Flying from Chattanooga Airport (CHA) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose is two hours behind Chattanooga and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CHA to SJO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chattanooga Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CHA and SJO:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Miami International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chattanooga Airport (CHA) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Currently, Rs60,528 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Chattanooga Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs131,598. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from CHA to SJO, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Chattanooga Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Chattanooga Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Chattanooga Airport (CHA)
76.74% of flights that take off from Chattanooga Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Chattanooga Airport from central Chattanooga, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Chattanooga Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near CHA:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Reserve a hotel near SJO if you're taking a late Chattanooga Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and explore beyond San Jose's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central San Jose. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The quietest month for a flight from Chattanooga Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to San Jose based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Chattanooga Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you want to go to San Jose during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CHA to SJO sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica you'll want to see. Around 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a trip to Limon will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Alajuela is another well-known destination in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No journey is complete without visiting La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
