Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, making San Jose seven hours behind Barcelona.
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 with enough time to board your BCN to SJO flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BCN and SJO include:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Miami International Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
At the moment, $729 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,163. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BCN to SJO if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Finding cheap flights from BCN to SJO is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to Barcelona-El Prat Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79.12% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near BCN? If you're catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat 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 lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and discover more of San Jose and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of San Jose. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit San Jose. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from BCN to SJO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Costa Rica just waiting to be explored. About 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a visit to Limon will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Alajuela is another well-known destination in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No journey is complete without dropping by La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.