Travelling from Toronto to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Toronto to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) begins with finding the best airport to kick off your journey from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are the main departure points in Toronto.
Expect to be in the air for 5 hours 30 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Toronto to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight.
San Jose is two hours behind Toronto. Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose, which follows the UTC-6 timezone.
The busiest route is from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). You can choose from 5 direct services every week. Air Canada operates a 6pm departure between YYZ and SJO.
To ensure you catch your flight from Toronto to SJO, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Toronto to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) take off from this terminal.
Air Canada is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Toronto to Juan Santamaria International Airport jetting out of YYZ.
The most frequently booked airline between YYZ and SJO is Air Canada.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is Air Canada.
Travelling from central Toronto to YYZ takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Toronto to Juan Santamaria International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the answer:
Of all flights leaving Pearson International Airport, 63.97% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can arrive at YTZ from central Toronto in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Toronto to SJO flight, stay in one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance of 62.09%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
YKF is around 105 kilometres from central Toronto. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 4 hours 5 minutes.
Make catching an early Toronto to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Region of Waterloo International Airport and get to the check-in counter with time to spare:
Flights that leave from YKF reach their destination as scheduled 63.64% of the time.
About Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Toronto to Juan Santamaria International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near SJO:
Grab a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and discover San Jose and beyond with your own wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are top outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Toronto to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central San Jose. How long it'll take to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Juan Santamaria International Airport is R 2,623. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 4,800. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Toronto to SJO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Affordable Toronto to Juan Santamaria International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
May is the quietest month for flights from Toronto to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to San Jose based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Toronto to SJO plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Toronto to Juan Santamaria International Airport in January when temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about San Jose
After booking your flight from Toronto to Juan Santamaria International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring San Jose:
National Park (Parque Nacional) and Jurassic World are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your San Jose itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Central Park (Parque Central).
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've seen San Jose, now it's time to explore other corners of Costa Rica. Journey about 129 kilometres east to Limon to tick off its top sights. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Liberia is another sought-after destination in Costa Rica and is around 153 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No trip is complete without a visit to Ponderosa Adventure Park, Ecologico Park and Museo de Guanacaste.
