Flying from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Frankfurt's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Frankfurt seven hours ahead of San Jose.
You can choose from four weekly Juan Santamaria International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights. The 19:25 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest you can take. Lufthansa operates the latest service of the day at 20:45.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your SJO to FRA flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Flying into Frankfurt (and then seeing more of Germany!) is easy with Lufthansa. This popular airline has direct flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Lufthansa.
Among carriers operating SJO to FRA flights, Lufthansa has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between SJO and FRA:
Pearson International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight is Rs102,583. A return ticket is currently Rs238,268. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SJO to FRA.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SJO to FRA.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Of the flights that depart from Juan Santamaria International Airport, 79.83% land on time at their destination.
Juan Santamaria International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SJO? If you've booked an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you're coming in on a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near FRA:
Pick up a Frankfurt Airport rental car and discover Frankfurt and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are popular outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
From Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
April is the busiest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Frankfurt in January.
Book your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Frankfurt Airport for July if you'd like to explore Frankfurt during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SJO to FRA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Frankfurt. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Germany, head for Hamburg, about 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are key reasons to visit.
