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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to San Jose Juan Santamaria? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Jose.R 3,312 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 Aug.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Sat, 2 Aug, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,312, select.
San Jose.R 3,353 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Jul.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Wed, 23 Jul, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,353, select.
San Jose.R 3,354 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Sep.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,354, select.
San Jose.R 3,418 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 May.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Fri, 30 May, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,418, select.
San Jose.R 3,418 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Jun.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,418, select.
San Jose.R 3,576 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Nov.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Mon, 10 Nov, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,576, select.
San Jose.R 3,582 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Feb.One-way flight with Avianca.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Tue, 17 Feb, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,582, select.
San Jose.R 3,594 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct.One-way flight with LATAM Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,594, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to San Jose Juan Santamaria

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to San Jose Juan Santamaria flights are currently cheapest in August.
May
from R 3,418
Jun
from R 3,418
Jul
from R 3,353
Aug
from R 3,312
Sep
from R 3,354
Oct
from R 3,594
Nov
from R 3,576
Dec
from R 3,614
Jan
from R 3,891
Feb
from R 3,582
Mar
from R 3,611
Apr
from R 3,606

Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to San Jose Juan Santamaria: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to San Jose below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Jose Juan Santamaria.

Santiago to San Jose: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 3,312
Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to San Jose Juan Santamaria: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to San Jose Juan Santamaria is R 6,512. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to San Jose Juan Santamaria. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 6,512.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to San Jose Juan Santamaria.
The cheapest month to fly from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez to San Jose Juan Santamaria is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport on Wednesday, 3 September 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez Airport and San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Jose Juan Santamaria but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Jose is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Avianca offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Jose Juan Santamaria.

Travelling from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know

  • San Jose is three hours behind Santiago and is in the UTC-6 timezone.

  • To ensure you get on your SCL to SJO flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SCL and SJO include:

    • Tocumen International Airport

    • El Dorado International Airport

    • Las Americas International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight is R 3,312. A return plane ticket right now is R 6,512. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • To score cheap tickets from SCL to SJO, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Juan Santamaria International 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 send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SCL to SJO.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.

Handy information about Arturo Merino Benitez Airport (SCL)

  • Arturo Merino Benitez Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 82.58% of flights that depart SCL reach their destination on time.

  • To get to Arturo Merino Benitez Airport from central Santiago, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.

  • Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near SCL. Whether you have an early flight from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:

Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose

  • Juan Santamaria International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central San Jose. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.

When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to San Jose in May.

  • The warmest month in San Jose is March, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Arturo Merino Benitez Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • Look for cheap tickets from SCL to SJO in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.

Explore more of Costa Rica

  • San Jose has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica you should also see. About 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a trip to Limon will keep your itinerary busy. 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 favourite stop in Costa Rica. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.

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