Flying from Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
Jackson and San Jose are both in the UTC-6 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
To ensure you catch your JAC to SJO flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Jackson Hole Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. These are the top stopovers between JAC and SJO:
Denver International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Jackson Hole Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight is Rs49,807. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs144,333. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from JAC to SJO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Jackson Hole Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from JAC to SJO.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Jackson Hole Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)
Of all flights leaving Jackson Hole Airport, 71.57% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Jackson Hole Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Jackson. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 3 hours.
Got an early flight from Jackson Hole Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Stay somewhere near JAC, like Glacier. Serenity in the Valley will also put you moments from the departure gate.
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Jackson Hole Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Grab a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and discover San Jose and beyond with your own set of wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride 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
From Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Jackson Hole Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit 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 Jackson Hole Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap tickets from JAC to SJO sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a visit to Limon will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
If you're looking to explore 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 key reasons to visit.
