Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): what you need to know
San Jose and Edmonton are both in the UTC-6 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SJO to YEG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Edmonton International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between SJO and YEG:
Denver International Airport
Pearson International Airport
Orlando International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Rs55,200 is the lowest price for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs98,837. These prices can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from SJO to YEG, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
79.83% of flights that depart Juan Santamaria International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Juan Santamaria International Airport from central San Jose, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 2 hours 20 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SJO? If you're catching an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Edmonton International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
If you're arriving on a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to Edmonton International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near YEG:
Travel at your own speed with an Edmonton International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Alamo or Hertz and experience more of Edmonton and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Edmonton International Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to central Edmonton
Edmonton International Airport to central Edmonton has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Edmonton International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Edmonton in May.
When reserving your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Edmonton International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Edmonton, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 25ºC.
February has average temperatures of between -25ºC and 0ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SJO to YEG around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Canada
Calgary is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've seen Edmonton. Around 274 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Calgary Tower, Heritage Park Historical Village and Glenbow Museum.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Canada, consider Saskatoon, roughly 483 kilometres east of Edmonton. Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Remai Modern and Meewasin valley centre are among its highlights.