Flying from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 55 minutes.
San Jose is two hours behind Montreal and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
You can choose from six weekly Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flights. The 15:30 departure with Air Canada is the earliest flight you can take. Air Transat operates the latest service of the day at 19:55.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your YUL to SJO flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Canada has direct flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in San Jose — and maybe even more of Costa Rica if your schedule allows.
Air Canada is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates YUL to SJO flights is Air Canada. Its services land as planned 70.59% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
At the moment, Rs47,331 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs82,213. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from YUL to SJO by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL's address is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Of all flights departing from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport from central Montreal, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport will take about 2 hours 15 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to YUL? If you've booked an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and explore beyond San Jose's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
From Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The quietest month for a flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to San Jose based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from YUL to SJO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC on average.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many places in Costa Rica waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose, Alajuela is another favourite stop in Costa Rica. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
