Travelling from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) to Quepos Airport (XQP): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Quepos Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 30 minutes.
You can choose from 63 weekly San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Quepos Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your SJO to XQP flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Travelling to Quepos (and then exploring more of Costa Rica!) is a cinch with SANSA. This popular carrier offers direct flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Quepos Airport.
SANSA is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
SANSA is the most punctual carrier operating SJO to XQP flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) to Quepos Airport (XQP)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Quepos Airport flight is Rs26,075. A return ticket is currently Rs49,649. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from SJO to XQP, reserve your journey six months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Quepos Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SJO to XQP.
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Handy information about San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
Of the flights that depart from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport, 79% land on time at their destination.
Central San Jose to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel close to SJO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Quepos Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Quepos Airport (XQP)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Quepos Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near XQP instead:
Follow your own route with a Quepos Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, FlexWays or National and chase adventure across Quepos and beyond.
To get the lowest possible price, book your vehicle from Quepos Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Rates generally rise closer to your day of departure.
When to fly to Quepos Airport (XQP)
The quietest month for a flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Quepos Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Quepos based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Quepos is March, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Quepos Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 28ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SJO to XQP sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Quepos has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica you'll want to see. Around 56 kilometres north of Quepos, a trip to San Jose will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like National Park (Parque Nacional), Central Park (Parque Central) and Precolumbian Gold Museum.
Limon is another essential stop in Costa Rica and is around 137 kilometres north-east of Quepos. No trip is complete without experiencing Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.
