Travelling from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Ontario.
Your ONT to SJO flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ontario International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ONT and SJO:
El Salvador International Airport
Denver International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Rs44,266 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ontario International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs99,268. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ONT to SJO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Ontario International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ONT to SJO.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Ontario International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Ontario International Airport (ONT)
The address for ONT is 2900 E. Airport Drive.
Ontario International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 83.6% of flights that take off from ONT arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to Ontario International Airport from central Ontario, it takes around 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near ONT. Whether you've booked an early flight from Ontario International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SJO if you have a late Ontario International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and explore beyond San Jose's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks ahead.
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 driving.
It typically takes 2 hours 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Ontario International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to 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 Ontario International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from ONT to SJO in January if you'd rather travel during 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 places in Costa Rica waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Alajuela is another sought-after destination in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No trip is complete without experiencing La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.