Flying from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Arenal Airport (FON): what you need to know
Around 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Arenal Airport.
To ensure you get on your SJO to FON 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 standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Fortuna (and then discovering more of Costa Rica!) is a snap with SANSA Regional. This popular airline has direct flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Arenal Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with SANSA Regional on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Arenal Airport (FON)
R 1,706 is currently the best price for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Arenal Airport flight. Return flights start at R 3,413. These prices may change based on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from SJO to FON, reserve your journey five months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Arenal Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Juan Santamaria International Airport, 79.83% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Juan Santamaria International Airport from central San Jose, it takes about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to SJO? If you've booked an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Arenal Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Arenal Airport (FON)
Reserve a hotel near FON if you're taking a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to Arenal Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Arenal Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Avis and chase adventure across Fortuna and beyond.
To lock in the best rate, book your ride from Arenal Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices typically increase as your departure date approaches.
Getting from Arenal Airport (FON) to central Fortuna
Arenal Airport to central Fortuna has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
When to fly to Arenal Airport (FON)
June is the most popular month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Arenal Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Fortuna in July.
Before locking in your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Arenal Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Fortuna, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SJO to FON in January. Temperatures average between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've done Fortuna, now it's time to explore more of Costa Rica. Journey about 88 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its leading attractions. From Teatro Nacional Costa Rica to National Park (Parque Nacional) and Plaza de la Cultura, your itinerary will be busy.
Limon is another standout destination in Costa Rica and is around 177 kilometres east of Fortuna. No journey is complete without a visit to Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
