Flying from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-6, which is two hours behind Richmond.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your RIC to SJO flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RIC and SJO:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
R 1,790 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 4,872. These fares can change based on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RIC to SJO if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
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Handy information about Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
The address for RIC is 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), data shows 77.63% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Richmond to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of roughly 2 hours 50 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to RIC? If you're catching an early flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're getting in on a late Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near SJO:
Grab a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and discover San Jose and beyond with your own set of wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
From Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using 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 work out your dates for your flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to San Jose. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you'd like to explore San Jose during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from RIC to SJO in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many cities in Costa Rica waiting to be explored after you've seen San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Alajuela is another essential stop 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.
