Travelling from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose is six hours behind Bristol and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
To ensure you catch your BRS to SJO flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bristol Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between BRS and SJO include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
R 6,993 is currently the best price for a one-way Bristol Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 15,458. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BRS to SJO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Bristol Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from BRS to SJO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bristol Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
69.8% of flights that depart Bristol Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Bristol Airport from central Bristol, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to BRS? If you're catching an early flight from Bristol Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Consider booking a hotel near SJO if you're on a late Bristol Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and discover San Jose and beyond with your own wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central San Jose. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The quietest month for a flight from Bristol Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to San Jose based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Bristol Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BRS to SJO sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've seen San Jose, now it's time to discover other corners of Costa Rica. Journey around 113 kilometres east to Limon to tick off its top sights. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another corner of Costa Rica, head for Alajuela, about 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto are highlights.
