Travelling from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose is seven hours behind Oslo and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
To ensure you catch your OSL to SJO flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between OSL and SJO:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Right now, R 7,299 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 14,271. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from OSL to SJO, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Juan Santamaria International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
71.98% of flights departing from Oslo Airport Gardermoen reach their destination on schedule.
Oslo Airport Gardermoen is about 48 kilometres from central Oslo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to OSL? If you're catching an early flight from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
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Reserving your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central San Jose. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The quietest month for a flight from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Juan Santamaria International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to San Jose based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Oslo Airport Gardermoen to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you want to visit San Jose during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OSL to SJO sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've visited San Jose, now it's time to explore other corners of Costa Rica. Journey around 113 kilometres east to Limon to tick off its leading sights. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Alajuela is another favourite destination in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No trip is complete without seeing La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.