Travelling from Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Las Americas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 3 hours.
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, which makes San Jose two hours behind Santo Domingo.
Take your pick of 24 weekly Las Americas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flights. The 09:00 departure with Arajet is the earliest you can take. Arajet operates the latest service of the day at 13:45.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your SDQ to SJO flight.
Travelling during a peak month like January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Arajet is your gateway to discovering San Jose (and maybe even some other great corners of Costa Rica!). Check out the direct flights from Las Americas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Arajet on this route.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Las Americas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SDQ and SJO:
Rafael Nunez International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Rs37,984 is currently the best price for a one-way Las Americas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs77,732. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from SDQ to SJO by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Las Americas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Las Americas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Las Americas International Airport (SDQ)
72.45% of flights taking off from Las Americas International Airport reach their destination on time.
Las Americas International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Santo Domingo. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Have an early flight from Las Americas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SDQ:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're getting in on a late Las Americas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SJO:
Pick up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and explore San Jose and beyond with your own wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central San Jose. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Las Americas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to San Jose. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Las Americas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you'd like to explore San Jose during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SDQ to SJO around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many cities in Costa Rica waiting to be explored 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.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Costa Rica, consider Alajuela, about 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto are key highlights.
