Flying from Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, which makes San Jose seven hours behind Florence.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your FLR to SJO flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between FLR and SJO:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Firenze-Peretola Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight is $898. A round-trip fare is currently $1,262. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from FLR to SJO if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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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 Firenze-Peretola Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Firenze-Peretola Airport (FLR)
Of the flights that depart from Firenze-Peretola Airport, 68.62% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Florence to Firenze-Peretola Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near FLR:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're arriving on a late Firenze-Peretola Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near SJO:
Travel at your own speed with a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and chase adventure across San Jose and beyond.
Booking your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of San Jose. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 2 hours 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to San Jose in May.
Lock in your flight from Firenze-Peretola Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you want to go to San Jose during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from FLR to SJO around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many cities in Costa Rica waiting to be explored after you've experienced San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Alajuela is another favourite destination in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No trip is complete without a visit to La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.