Travelling from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT): what you need to know
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is 15 hours ahead of San Jose.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SJO to NRT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SJO and NRT include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
R 9,604 is the best price for a one-way San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 20,115. These fares may change depending on demand.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SJO to NRT. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SJO to NRT.
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Handy information about San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
When it comes to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights complete their journey on time.
San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport is about 18 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel near SJO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Consider booking a hotel near NRT if you have a late San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car and explore Tokyo and beyond with your own wheels. Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Rental are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Tokyo Narita Airport around four weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. May is the most popular month to visit Tokyo. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SJO to NRT in January. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Japan waiting to be explored. About 402 kilometres west of Tokyo, a trip to Osaka will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Japan, head for Nagoya, roughly 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade are key highlights.