Flying from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-6, which is two hours behind Jacksonville.
To ensure you catch your JAX to SJO flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Jacksonville International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between JAX and SJO:
Miami International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Jacksonville International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight is Rs55,612. A return plane ticket right now is Rs124,501. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from JAX to SJO, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from JAX to SJO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
JAX's address is 2400 Yankee Clipper Drive.
Jacksonville International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from JAX touch down on schedule 80.42% of the time.
Jacksonville International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Jacksonville. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near JAX? If you're boarding an early flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're landing on a late Jacksonville International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near SJO:
Travel at your own pace with a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and experience more of San Jose and beyond.
Reserving 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 reach the centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit San Jose in May.
When reserving your flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JAX to SJO in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC and 26ºC then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've done San Jose, now it's time to discover other corners of Costa Rica. Journey around 113 kilometres east to Limon to check off its popular sights. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Alajuela is another well-known destination in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No trip is complete without visiting La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
