Flying from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, making San Jose two hours behind Philipsburg.
Your SXM to SJO flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time such as February? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Princess Juliana International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SXM and SJO:
Miami International Airport
Las Americas International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Rs44,145 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Princess Juliana International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs74,208. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SXM to SJO if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Princess Juliana International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Princess Juliana International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM)
54.17% of flights that depart Princess Juliana International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Princess Juliana International Airport from central Philipsburg, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Princess Juliana International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near SXM:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Princess Juliana International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Pick up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and explore San Jose and beyond with your own wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
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 reach the centre by car.
It takes around 2 hours 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Princess Juliana International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit San Jose. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Princess Juliana International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you want to explore San Jose during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SXM to SJO around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many cities in Costa Rica waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Costa Rica, consider Alajuela, roughly 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto are the start of reasons to visit.
