Travelling from Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, which makes San Jose one hour behind George Town.
Leave enough time to make your GCM to SJO flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Owen Roberts International Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between GCM and SJO:
Miami International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Owen Roberts International Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight is R 6,402. A return fare right now is R 11,907. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from GCM to SJO if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Owen Roberts International Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport.
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Handy information about Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM)
81% of flights departing from Owen Roberts International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from GCM.
To get to Owen Roberts International Airport from central George Town, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near GCM? If you've booked an early flight from Owen Roberts International Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Owen Roberts International Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
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 find adventure across San Jose and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport about three weeks in advance.
When to fly to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
April is the busiest month for flights from Owen Roberts International Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. To skip the crowds, go to San Jose in March.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Owen Roberts International Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GCM to SJO in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many places in Costa Rica waiting to be discovered after you've experienced San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.
