Flying from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose is seven hours behind Milan and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
To ensure you get on your MXP to SJO flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Milano Malpensa Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between MXP and SJO:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Milano Malpensa Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight is R 6,125. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 12,081. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from MXP to SJO, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
When it comes to Milano Malpensa Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.23% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Milano Malpensa Airport from central Milan, it takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MXP? If you're boarding an early flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Milano Malpensa Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and explore beyond San Jose's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport to central San Jose has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to San Jose. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MXP to SJO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many places in Costa Rica waiting to be explored once you've seen San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
If there's time to check out another side of Costa Rica, head for Alajuela, about 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto are the start of reasons to visit.
