Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Sao Paulo: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sao Paulo is 7 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Sao Paulo is UTC-3. The city is three hours ahead of San Jose, where Juan Santamaria International Airport is located.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your SJO to Sao Paulo flight.
Flying during a popular month like January? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Start your journey at SJO and fly straight to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sao Paulo tickets.
Book your ticket with Gol. This airline offers direct flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sao Paulo.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from SJO to Sao Paulo. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Bogota El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
SJO is around 14 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a hotel close to SJO? If you're catching an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sao Paulo, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Juan Santamaria International Airport's on-time performance, 79% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Sao Paulo
R 3,684 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sao Paulo flight. Return plane tickets start at R 6,787. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To secure cheap flights from SJO to Sao Paulo, book your trip seven months before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for December. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sao Paulo tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) is around 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 45 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sao Paulo, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near GRU:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from SJO to Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
The centre of Sao Paulo is around 10 kilometres from Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH). Once your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sao Paulo has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 25 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 50 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near CGH. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your SJO to Sao Paulo flight:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from CGH three weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
Step off your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sao Paulo and head straight for your hotel or start exploring right away. The centre of Sao Paulo is around 97 kilometres from Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP) and usually takes 1 hour 30 minutes to drive there.
If you travel by public transport, the journey time is about 2 hours 20 minutes.
Choose a hotel close to VCP and go from the plane to your bed in a flash. Whether you have a late SJO to Sao Paulo flight or just want to simplify your travel plans, these stays will have you settling in quickly:
About four weeks before your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sao Paulo is the ideal time to book your vehicle from VCP. You're more likely to land a better deal or catch some early booking discounts.
Best time to go to Sao Paulo
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sao Paulo. July is the most popular month to visit Sao Paulo. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in December.
Lock in a Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sao Paulo plane ticket with a departure in February to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from SJO to Sao Paulo around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Sao Paulo
Start your Sao Paulo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Sao Paulo, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Avenida Paulista, Ibirapuera Park and Pinacoteca Do Estado De Sao Paulo are top attractions which should feature on every Sao Paulo itinerary.
Explore more of Brazil
Belo Horizonte is just one of the many cities in Brazil waiting to be explored after you've experienced Sao Paulo. Around 499 kilometres away to the northeast, its best attractions include Conjunto Moderno da Pampulha, Casa do Baile and Igreja São Francisco de Assis.
Curitiba is another standout destination in Brazil and is around 338 kilometres southwest of Sao Paulo. No journey is complete without seeing Oscar Niemeyer Museum, Eco Park and Jardim Botanico de Curitiba.