Travelling from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 3 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Lima.
Flights from LIM to SJO start at 12:45 — the earliest with LATAM Airlines. The last departure is at 12:45 with LATAM Airlines. Overall, you can choose from seven weekly Jorge Chavez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your LIM to SJO flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
LATAM Airlines is your ticket to exploring San Jose (and maybe even some other great parts of Costa Rica!). Check out the direct flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with LATAM Airlines on this route.
LATAM Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for LIM to SJO flights, with 91.8% of services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between LIM and SJO:
Tocumen International Airport
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
Rafael Nunez International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Jorge Chavez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight is £122. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £238. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from LIM to SJO, book your journey nine months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
Jorge Chavez International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81.53% of flights that take off from LIM reach their destination without delay.
Central Lima to Jorge Chavez International Airport is around 6 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near LIM. Whether you've booked an early flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Consider staying in a hotel near SJO if you're catching a late Jorge Chavez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and discover San Jose and beyond with your own set of wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport to the centre of San Jose has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 miles away.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to San Jose. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Jorge Chavez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you'd like to visit San Jose during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LIM to SJO in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Costa Rica just waiting to be discovered. About 70 miles east of San Jose, a trip to Limon will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Costa Rica, head for Alajuela, roughly 11 miles north-west of San Jose. La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto are the start of reasons to visit.