Flying from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
Belize City and San Jose are in the same timezone, UTC-6.
Give yourself enough time to make your BZE to SJO flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between BZE and SJO include:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
R 3,660 is currently the best price for a one-way Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 5,652. These prices may change depending on availability.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from BZE to SJO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from BZE to SJO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport (BZE)
Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80.18% of flights that depart BZE arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Belize City to Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near BZE. Whether you're catching an early flight from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
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Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central San Jose. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to San Jose in May.
Before locking in your flight from Philip S.W. Goldson International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BZE to SJO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica just waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a visit to Limon will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Costa Rica, consider Alajuela, about 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto are among the biggest draws.