Travelling from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, making San Jose three hours behind Buenos Aires.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your EZE to SJO flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as January? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ministro Pistarini Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between EZE and SJO:
Mariscal Sucre International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ministro Pistarini Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight is Rs67,376. A return fare right now is Rs146,429. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from EZE to SJO if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Ministro Pistarini Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from EZE to SJO is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Ministro Pistarini Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Ministro Pistarini Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 83.93% of flights that take off from EZE reach their destination without delay.
Ministro Pistarini Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Buenos Aires. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 2 hours 10 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near EZE. Whether you've booked an early flight from Ministro Pistarini Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're coming in on a late Ministro Pistarini Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near SJO:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Jose and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of San Jose. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It'll take around 2 hours 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Ministro Pistarini Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to San Jose in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Ministro Pistarini Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EZE to SJO in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC and 26ºC then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many cities in Costa Rica waiting to be discovered once you've seen San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose, Alajuela is another favourite stop in Costa Rica. No visit is complete without checking out La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.