Travelling from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
Travelling during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. These are the top stopovers between SLC and SJO:
William P. Hobby Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Salt Lake City International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is $289. The cheapest price for a return flight is $554. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap flight tickets from SLC to SJO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for your ticket from Salt Lake City International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. We'll get in touch right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you the hassle of checking for cheap flight tickets from SLC to SJO every day.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Salt Lake City International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Salt Lake City. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 2 hours and 54 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near SLC. Whether you have an early flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near SJO:
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central San Jose. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours and 22 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to San Jose in May.
Before locking in your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 29ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SLC to SJO in January. Average temperatures are between 12ºC and 26ºC then.
More about San Jose
Start your San Jose trip right by finding the perfect stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from SLC to SJO, check out our range of hotel options including:
Teatro Nacional Costa Rica and National Park (Parque Nacional) are just two of the major attractions to add to your San Jose must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Plaza de la Cultura.
Complete your San Jose trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Juan Santamaria International Airport, discover the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your San Jose getaway.