Travelling from Reno / Tahoe Airport (RNO) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, making San Jose two hours ahead of Reno.
Leave enough time to make your RNO to SJO flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Reno / Tahoe Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between RNO and SJO include:
Denver International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Reno / Tahoe Airport (RNO) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Reno / Tahoe Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight is R 4,805. A round-trip fare right now is R 8,627. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RNO to SJO if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Reno / Tahoe Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from RNO to SJO.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Reno / Tahoe Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport.
Handy information about Reno / Tahoe Airport (RNO)
The address for RNO is 2001 East Plumb Lane.
Reno / Tahoe Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from RNO arrive at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
Central Reno to Reno / Tahoe Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near RNO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Reno / Tahoe Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
If you're getting in on a late Reno / Tahoe Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near SJO:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar to explore San Jose and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Reno / Tahoe Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. April is the busiest month to head to San Jose. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Reno / Tahoe Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RNO to SJO sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've seen San Jose, now it's time to discover other corners of Costa Rica. Journey around 113 kilometres east to Limon to tick off its top sights. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
