Travelling from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose is six hours behind London and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your LTN to SJO flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Luton Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between LTN and SJO:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
At the moment, Rs95,663 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Luton Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs229,242. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LTN to SJO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Luton Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LTN to SJO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Luton Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about London Luton Airport (LTN)
72.75% of flights taking off from London Luton Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach London Luton Airport from central London, it'll take about 1 hour 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near LTN. Whether you have an early flight from London Luton Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Luton Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and explore beyond San Jose's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport to the centre of San Jose has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the busiest month for flights from London Luton Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to San Jose in May.
Book your flight from London Luton Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you want to explore San Jose during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LTN to SJO in January. Average temperatures are between 12ºC and 26ºC then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many cities in Costa Rica waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose, Alajuela is another essential stop in Costa Rica. Start your sightseeing at La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.