Travelling from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose is six hours behind Lisbon and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your LIS to SJO flight.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LIS and SJO:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
R 5,590 is the best price for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 11,153. These prices may change based on demand.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from LIS to SJO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from LIS to SJO.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Lisbon Portela Airport, data shows 64.1% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Lisbon Portela Airport from central Lisbon, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near LIS:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Reserve a hotel near SJO if you're on a late Lisbon Portela Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and find adventure across San Jose and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport around 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 the centre of San Jose. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to San Jose in May.
Lock in your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you'd like to visit San Jose during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LIS 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 has its own special appeal, 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 fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
If you want to check out another corner of Costa Rica, head for Alajuela, roughly 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto are the start of reasons to visit.