Flying from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, making San Jose two hours ahead of Long Beach.
To ensure you catch your LGB to SJO flight, allow 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 standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as October? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Long Beach Municipal Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between LGB and SJO:
Denver International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Houston Hobby Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
Currently, R 4,331 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Long Beach Municipal Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 9,277. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from LGB to SJO, book early. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Long Beach Municipal Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport.
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Handy information about Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)
LGB is located at 4100 Donald Douglas Drive.
83% of flights departing from Long Beach Municipal Airport reach their destination on time. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from LGB.
Long Beach Municipal Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Long Beach. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near LGB? If you're boarding an early flight from Long Beach Municipal 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 getting in on a late Long Beach Municipal Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near SJO:
Pick up a San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport rental car and discover San Jose and beyond with your own set of wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of San Jose. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour.
When to fly to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
The quietest month for a flight from Long Beach Municipal Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport is March, while April is the most popular. Choose 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 Long Beach Municipal Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from LGB to SJO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica just waiting to be explored. About 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a trip to Limon will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.
