Flying from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose is two hours behind Rochester and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your ROC to SJO flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Greater Rochester International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between ROC and SJO include:
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
At the moment, R 2,855 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Greater Rochester International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 7,298. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from ROC to SJO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Greater Rochester International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ROC to SJO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Greater Rochester International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
ROC is located at 1200 Brooks Avenue.
73.76% of flights departing from Greater Rochester International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Rochester to Greater Rochester International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to ROC:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Consider booking a hotel close to SJO if you're on a late Greater Rochester International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and discover San Jose and beyond with your own wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
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 drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The quietest month for a flight from Greater Rochester International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to San Jose based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Greater Rochester International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ROC to SJO sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica you'll want to see. About 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a trip to Limon will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose, Alajuela is another essential stop in Costa Rica. No visit is complete without checking out La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
