Travelling from Sao Paulo to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Sao Paulo. Check out your options departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP) when organising your flight from Sao Paulo to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO).
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-6, which is 3 hours behind Sao Paulo. Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Sao Paulo to SJO.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Sao Paulo to SJO. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
The distance from central Sao Paulo to GRU is approximately 26 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the fastest route, whether you want to drive or use public transport.
After a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Sao Paulo to Juan Santamaria International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Sao Paulo to Juan Santamaria International Airport, check out these options when setting off from Viracopos Airport:
Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
VCP is about 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It'll take 1 hour and 16 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 3 hours and 25 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Sao Paulo to SJO, take things easy in one of these hotels near Viracopos Airport:
About Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Consider staying in a hotel near SJO if you're catching a late flight from Sao Paulo to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central San Jose. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 2 hours and 22 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
For a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Juan Santamaria International Airport, Rs40,527 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from Rs83,801. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ depending on availability.
We suggest booking as soon as you can to secure cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to SJO. You're more likely to score a great deal and have a wider choice of flight times and travel dates.
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The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Sao Paulo to Juan Santamaria International Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to San Jose, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Lock in your flight from Sao Paulo to SJO for March if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in San Jose to range from 12ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap flights from Sao Paulo to Juan Santamaria International Airport sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about San Jose
After locking in your flight from Sao Paulo to Juan Santamaria International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Jose:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Teatro Nacional Costa Rica, National Park (Parque Nacional) and Plaza de la Cultura are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned San Jose itinerary.
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