Travelling from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose is seven hours behind Geneva and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your GVA to SJO flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like March, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Geneve Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between GVA and SJO include:
London Gatwick Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
At the moment, Rs115,932 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Geneve Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs199,844. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from GVA to SJO, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from GVA to SJO couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Geneve Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Geneve Airport (GVA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Geneve Airport, 65.81% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Geneve Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Geneva. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Geneve Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near GVA:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Geneve 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 outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport to central San Jose has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Geneve Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to San Jose. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in May.
When booking your flight from Geneve Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GVA to SJO in January. Average temperatures are between 12ºC and 26ºC then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many places in Costa Rica waiting to be explored after you've seen San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Costa Rica, head for Alajuela, about 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto are among its highlights.