Flying from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, which makes San Jose two hours behind Columbus.
To ensure you get on your CMH to SJO flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CMH and SJO:
Orlando International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
£98 is currently the best price for a one-way John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. A return flight starts at £222. These fares may change depending on demand.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CMH to SJO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from CMH to SJO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
You'll find CMH at 4600 International Gateway.
79.5% of flights taking off from John Glenn Columbus International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Columbus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is around 8 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near CMH? If you've booked an early flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're landing on a late John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near SJO:
Travel at your own speed with a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and chase adventure across San Jose and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is roughly 11 miles from central San Jose. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes about 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The quietest month for a flight from John Glenn Columbus 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.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CMH to SJO in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many places in Costa Rica waiting to be discovered after you've seen San Jose. Around 70 miles away to the east, popular attractions include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Costa Rica, head for Alajuela, about 11 miles north-west of San Jose. La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto are among the biggest draws.
