Flying from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Phoenix: what you need to know
Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose. Operating on the UTC-7 timezone, Phoenix is 1 hour behind San Jose.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from SJO to Phoenix. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it simple to book a flight from SJO to Phoenix that includes a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You'll need an embassy visa for United States if you have a passport from Costa Rica and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements change frequently. So before you book your cheap ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Phoenix, check with your airline and the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
Located around 18 kilometres from central San Jose, SJO can be reached in about 21 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport will take roughly 2 hours and 22 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near SJO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Phoenix or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Phoenix
$319 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Phoenix. A return flight starts from $598. These fares can change depending on availability.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SJO to Phoenix. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
Finding cheap tickets from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Phoenix is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Check out the 'Whole month' search function to show the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF) to central Phoenix is roughly 32 kilometres. It takes about 33 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 1 hour and 54 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Phoenix. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SCF instead:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
As soon as your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Phoenix has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 11 minutes by car. Central Phoenix is roughly 8 kilometres from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX).
You can also travel using public transport, which will take approximately 34 minutes.
There are some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near PHX. Settle in and get cosy after your flight from SJO to Phoenix at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Phoenix
Plan your trip to Phoenix in high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Or, schedule your flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Phoenix in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Lock in your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Phoenix for July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 26ºC to 44ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 20ºC. Look for cheap flights from SJO to Phoenix sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Phoenix
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Phoenix right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Phoenix:
Desert Botanical Garden and Heard Museum are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Phoenix must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Papago Park.
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