Flying from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Dublin Airport (DUB): what you need to know
Dublin is six hours ahead of San Jose and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you catch your SJO to DUB flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Dublin Airport. These are the top stopovers between SJO and DUB:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Dublin Airport (DUB)
Currently, R 6,424 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Dublin Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 16,149. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from SJO to DUB. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Dublin Airport.
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Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Of all flights leaving Juan Santamaria International Airport, 79.83% land on schedule at their destination.
Juan Santamaria International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Dublin Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near SJO:
Arriving at Dublin Airport (DUB)
Consider staying in a hotel near DUB if you have a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to Dublin Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Dublin Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and explore beyond Dublin's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Dublin Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
Dublin Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Dublin. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 10 minutes.
When to fly to Dublin Airport (DUB)
August is the busiest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Dublin Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Dublin in January.
The warmest month in Dublin is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Dublin Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SJO to DUB in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Ireland you'll want to see. Around 225 kilometres south-west of Dublin, a visit to Cork will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Blarney Castle, Fota Wildlife Park and Titanic Experience Cobh.
Tallaght is another favourite destination in Ireland and is around 10 kilometres south-west of Dublin. No trip is complete without experiencing Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn, 3 stuffed bears and Johnson & Perrott Fleet.
