Flying from Perth Airport (PER) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, which makes San Jose 14 hours behind Perth.
Your PER to SJO flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
R 15,531 is the best price for a one-way Perth Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 40,762. These fares can change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from PER to SJO, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Perth Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from PER to SJO.
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Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
73.04% of flights departing from Perth Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Perth Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Perth. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 30 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near PER? If you're boarding an early flight from Perth Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Perth Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and experience more of San Jose and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
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.
It takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Perth Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit San Jose. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Perth Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PER to SJO sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've done San Jose, now it's time to discover other parts of Costa Rica. Travel about 113 kilometres east to Limon to tick off its must-visit sights. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Costa Rica, head for Alajuela, roughly 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto are key highlights.
