Travelling from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Frankfurt Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 12 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-6, which is seven hours behind Frankfurt.
Flights from FRA to SJO start from 13:15 — the earliest with Lufthansa. The last departure is at 13:30 with Lufthansa. Overall, there are four weekly Frankfurt Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your FRA 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.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Lufthansa is your gateway to exploring San Jose (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Costa Rica!). Browse the direct flights from Frankfurt Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport offered by this airline.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Lufthansa.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier operating FRA to SJO flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Frankfurt Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between FRA and SJO:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight is Rs105,350. A return ticket right now is Rs176,941. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from FRA to SJO by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Frankfurt Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
67.47% of flights that leave from Frankfurt Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Frankfurt Airport from central Frankfurt, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to FRA? If you're boarding an early flight from Frankfurt Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Frankfurt Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Pick up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and discover San Jose and beyond with your own wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are top providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central San Jose. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Frankfurt Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit San Jose. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Frankfurt 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.
Look for cheap tickets from FRA to SJO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC on average.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Costa Rica just waiting to be explored. Around 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a trip to Limon will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Alajuela is another must-experience destination in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No trip is complete without dropping by La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
