Flying from Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Madison.
Leave enough time to make your MSN to SJO flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dane County Regional Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MSN and SJO:
Miami International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Currently, Rs74,172 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Dane County Regional Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs140,962. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from MSN to SJO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Dane County Regional Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
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Handy information about Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
MSN is located at 4000 International Lane.
77.89% of flights that take off from Dane County Regional Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Dane County Regional Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Madison. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Dane County Regional Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near MSN:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're getting in on a late Dane County Regional Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near SJO:
Grab a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and explore San Jose and beyond with your own set of wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport to central San Jose has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It'll take around 2 hours 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The quietest month for a flight from Dane County Regional Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to San Jose based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Dane County Regional Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MSN to SJO sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many cities in Costa Rica waiting to be explored after you've experienced San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, top sights here 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. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
