Travelling from Malaga Airport (AGP) 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 Málaga.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your AGP to SJO flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Malaga Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between AGP and SJO:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
At the moment, R 7,833 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Malaga Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 15,484. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from AGP to SJO, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Malaga Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from AGP to SJO.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Malaga Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Malaga Airport (AGP)
72.02% of flights that leave from Malaga Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Málaga to Malaga Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Malaga Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to AGP:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Consider booking a hotel close to SJO if you're catching a late Malaga Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and explore beyond San Jose's main sights.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport to central San Jose has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It'll take around 2 hours 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The quietest month for a flight from Malaga Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to San Jose based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Malaga Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you want to visit San Jose during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AGP to SJO in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many places in Costa Rica waiting to be explored once you've seen San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Costa Rica, head for Alajuela, roughly 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto are key reasons to visit.