Travelling from Luxembourg Airport (LUX) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-6, which is seven hours behind Luxembourg.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your LUX to SJO flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Luxembourg Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LUX and SJO include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Luxembourg Airport (LUX) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Rs147,520 is the best price for a one-way Luxembourg Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs189,075. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from LUX to SJO, book early. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Luxembourg Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LUX to SJO by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Luxembourg Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
When it comes to Luxembourg Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65.56% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Luxembourg to Luxembourg Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near LUX? If you're boarding an early flight from Luxembourg Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Consider staying in a hotel near SJO if you're taking a late Luxembourg Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and explore San Jose and beyond with your own wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks ahead 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 central San Jose. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Luxembourg Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to San Jose in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Luxembourg Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LUX to SJO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC on average.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many cities in Costa Rica waiting to be explored after you've seen San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Alajuela is another must-experience destination in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No journey is complete without a visit to La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
