Travelling from Chattanooga Airport (CHA) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose is one hour behind Chattanooga and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Your CHA to SJO flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like October, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chattanooga Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between CHA and SJO include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chattanooga Airport (CHA) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Chattanooga Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight is R 5,014. A round-trip ticket right now is R 8,123. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from CHA to SJO, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Chattanooga Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CHA to SJO.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chattanooga Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Chattanooga Airport (CHA)
Of all flights departing from Chattanooga Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Chattanooga to Chattanooga Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CHA? If you're catching an early flight from Chattanooga Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
If you're landing on a late Chattanooga Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near SJO:
Travel at your own speed with a San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and chase adventure across San Jose and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport about three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
April is the busiest month for flights from Chattanooga Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. For smaller crowds, go to San Jose in March.
Lock in your flight from Chattanooga Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport for March if you'd like to explore San Jose during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CHA to SJO in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've done San Jose, now it's time to explore other parts of Costa Rica. Journey about 113 kilometres east to Limon to check off its top attractions. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
