Flying from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-6, which is 11 hours 30 minutes behind Hyderabad.
Your HYD to SJO flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to explore a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Frankfurt Airport is a well-known stop between HYD and SJO.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
At the moment, Rs227,955 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs464,648. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HYD to SJO if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from HYD to SJO.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Of all flights leaving Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, 73.37% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport from central Hyderabad, it takes around 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to HYD? If you've booked an early flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Follow your own route with a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and chase adventure across San Jose and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
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 around 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit San Jose in May.
Book your flight from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you want to visit 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 HYD to SJO around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica waiting to be explored. About 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a trip to Limon will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Alajuela is another sought-after destination in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No trip is complete without experiencing La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
