Travelling from San Diego to Liberia Airport (LIR): What you need to know
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is San Diego's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from San Diego to Liberia Airport (LIR) taking off from here.
Liberia is one hour ahead of San Diego. Liberia Airport is located in Liberia, which follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from San Diego to LIR. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
In peak travel periods, expect extended wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from San Diego to LIR that include a stopover. To explore all the options leaving from San Diego International Airport (SAN), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between SAN and LIR include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
The journey from central San Diego to SAN takes about 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from San Diego to Liberia Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near San Diego International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from San Diego International Airport, 71.38% land on schedule at their destination.
The address for SAN is N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
On public transport, you can travel from central San Diego to CLD in about 2 hours 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 40 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near McClellan-Palomar Airport the day before your San Diego to LIR flight:
About Liberia Airport (LIR)
If you're coming in on a late flight from San Diego to Liberia Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near LIR:
Hit the road running by picking up a Liberia Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or NU Car Rentals and explore beyond Liberia's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your San Diego to Liberia Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Liberia Airport (LIR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Liberia Airport is R 3,649. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 8,135. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from San Diego to LIR, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your San Diego to Liberia Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from San Diego to Liberia Airport (LIR)
July is when most people book flights from San Diego to Liberia Airport (LIR). Plan your visit to Liberia in May if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your San Diego to LIR plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. April is the warmest month in Liberia, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
November has temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Look for cheap tickets from San Diego to Liberia Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Liberia
Once you've booked your flight from San Diego to Liberia Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Liberia:
Your visit to Liberia should come with a side of sightseeing. Top attractions worth exploring include Ponderosa Adventure Park, Ecologico Park and Museo de Guanacaste.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose is just one of the many cities in Costa Rica waiting to be discovered after you've seen Liberia. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including National Park (Parque Nacional), Jurassic World and Central Park (Parque Central).
Limon is another standout destination in Costa Rica and is around 274 kilometres east of Liberia. No trip is complete without a visit to Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.
