Flying from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
Salt Lake City and San Jose are in the same timezone, UTC-6.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your SLC to SJO flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Salt Lake City International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SLC and SJO:
William P. Hobby Airport
Denver International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Salt Lake City International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight is R 3,375. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 7,692. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from SLC to SJO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SLC to SJO.
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Handy information about Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
SLC's address is 776 North Terminal Drive.
Salt Lake City International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SLC land on schedule 82.4% of the time.
Central Salt Lake City to Salt Lake City International Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 2 hours 55 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near SLC. Whether you're catching an early flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Salt Lake City International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and experience more of San Jose and beyond.
Booking your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
From Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. For smaller crowds, head 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 Salt Lake City International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SLC to SJO in January. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many cities in Costa Rica waiting to be explored after you've experienced San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Alajuela is another standout destination in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No journey is complete without dropping by La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.