Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Victoria: what you need to know
Victoria is 1 hour behind San Jose, where Juan Santamaria International Airport is located. Victoria operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from SJO to Victoria. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Whether you're eager to visit a new city on the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is a stop you can make on your flight from SJO to Victoria.
If you have a passport from Costa Rica, you'll need a visa to enter Canada. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Victoria for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines ahead of booking and certainly before you fly.
SJO is about 18 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 21 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 2 hours and 22 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Victoria? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SJO:
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Victoria
$1,626 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Victoria. A return flight starts at $1,757. These prices may change based on availability.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from SJO to Victoria. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
Finding cheap tickets from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Victoria is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.
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Airports in Victoria
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) is around 2 kilometres from the centre of Victoria. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 6 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 12 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Victoria. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YWH instead:
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
The centre of Victoria is about 27 kilometres from Victoria International Airport (YYJ). As soon as your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Victoria has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 31 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour and 25 minutes.
After your flight from SJO to Victoria, settle in at a hotel near YYJ. These are some great options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Victoria
July is the busiest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Victoria. To skip the crowds, head for Victoria in April when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Victoria is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 23ºC. Lock in your flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Victoria in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap flights from SJO to Victoria sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Victoria
Start your Victoria trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Victoria, browse our selection of hotels including:
Royal BC Museum and Craigdarroch Castle are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Victoria itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Inner Harbour.
Complete your Victoria trip with a car rental
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