Flying from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, making San Jose seven hours behind Hamburg.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to board your HAM to SJO flight.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Hamburg Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between HAM and SJO include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Hamburg Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight is R 7,298. A round-trip fare right now is R 10,071. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HAM to SJO if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Hamburg Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from HAM to SJO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Hamburg Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Of all flights departing from Hamburg Airport, 75.01% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Hamburg Airport from central Hamburg, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Hamburg Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to HAM:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're landing on a late Hamburg Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near SJO:
Pick up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and discover San Jose and beyond with your own set of wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
From Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes around 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The quietest month for a flight from Hamburg 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 more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Hamburg Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HAM to SJO around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've seen San Jose, now it's time to discover more of Costa Rica. Journey about 113 kilometres east to Limon to tick off its popular sights. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Alajuela is another must-experience destination in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No trip is complete without a visit to La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.