Flying from Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose is three hours behind Curitiba and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
To ensure you catch your CWB to SJO flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like January? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Rs67,768 is the best price for a one-way Afonso Pena International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs141,324. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from CWB to SJO, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Afonso Pena International Airport (CWB)
Of the departures from Afonso Pena International Airport, 77.05% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Afonso Pena International Airport from central Curitiba, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to CWB? If you're boarding an early flight from Afonso Pena International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Consider booking a hotel near SJO if you're catching a late Afonso Pena International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar to explore San Jose and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
From Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The quietest month for a flight from Afonso Pena International 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 more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Afonso Pena International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you want to visit San Jose during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from CWB to SJO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC on average.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Costa Rica just waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a visit to Limon will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose, Alajuela is another essential stop in Costa Rica. Experience major highlights starting with La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
