Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL): what you need to know
San Jose and Comayagua are in the same timezone, UTC-6.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your SJO to XPL flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Palmerola Air Base Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SJO and XPL:
El Salvador International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Palmerola Air Base Airport flight is Rs26,584. A return ticket is currently Rs59,207. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SJO to XPL, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Palmerola Air Base Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SJO to XPL.
Pick your ideal 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 Juan Santamaria International Airport to Palmerola Air Base Airport.
Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Of all flights departing from Juan Santamaria International Airport, 79.83% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Juan Santamaria International Airport from central San Jose, it takes around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Palmerola Air Base Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to SJO:
Arriving at Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL)
Consider staying in a hotel near XPL if you're on a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to Palmerola Air Base Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Palmerola Air Base Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Alamo or Enterprise and find adventure across Comayagua and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Palmerola Air Base Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL) to central Comayagua
Palmerola Air Base Airport to central Comayagua has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When to fly to Palmerola Air Base Airport (XPL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Palmerola Air Base Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Comayagua in February.
When reserving your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Palmerola Air Base Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Comayagua, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 33ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SJO to XPL in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of Honduras
Comayagua has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Honduras just waiting to be discovered. Around 64 kilometres south-east of Comayagua, a visit to Tegucigalpa will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like El picacho, Museum for National Identity and Parque La Leona.
Around 121 kilometres north of Comayagua, San Pedro Sula is another favourite stop in Honduras. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Museo de Antropologia e Historia, Parque Altamira and Campo de Futbol Las Mercedes.
