Flying from Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, which makes San Jose two hours behind Bridgetown.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your BGI to SJO flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like March, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Grantley Adams International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between BGI and SJO include:
Tocumen International Airport
Miami International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Right now, P31,218 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Grantley Adams International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is P31,546. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BGI to SJO if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Grantley Adams International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BGI to SJO.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Grantley Adams International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)
Of the flights that depart from Grantley Adams International Airport, 76.82% land on time at their destination.
To reach Grantley Adams International Airport from central Bridgetown, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Grantley Adams International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to BGI:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SJO if you're on a late Grantley Adams International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and discover San Jose and beyond with your own wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks ahead of your departure.
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 reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 2 hours 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Grantley Adams International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to San Jose in May.
Book your flight from Grantley Adams International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you want to go to San Jose during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BGI to SJO in January. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've visited San Jose, now it's time to discover more of Costa Rica. Journey about 113 kilometres east to Limon to check off its leading attractions. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Costa Rica, head for Alajuela, about 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto are among the biggest draws.