Travelling from Calgary Airport (YYC) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Calgary.
To ensure you catch your YYC to SJO flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary Airport (YYC) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
Right now, R 4,610 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Calgary Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 8,917. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from YYC to SJO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Calgary Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from YYC to SJO.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Calgary Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Calgary Airport (YYC)
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Calgary Airport, data shows 76% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Calgary Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Calgary. 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.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Calgary Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to YYC:
Arriving at San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
Reserve a hotel near SJO if you're catching a late Calgary Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar to explore San Jose and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Calgary Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. April is the most popular month to head to San Jose. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Calgary Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from YYC to SJO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many cities in Costa Rica waiting to be explored after you've seen San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.
