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Wed, Nov 25
Athens ATHSan José SJO

£535
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Tue, Nov 24
Athens ATHSan José SJO

£570
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Wed, Nov 25
Athens ATHSan José SJO

£581
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Tue, Nov 24
Athens ATHSan José SJO

£604
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Sun, Nov 29
Athens ATHSan José SJO

£609
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Tue, Nov 24
Athens ATHSan José SJO

£643
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Mon, Nov 30 – Mon, Dec 7
Athens ATHSan José SJO

£924
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Mon, Nov 30 – Sun, Dec 6
Athens ATHSan José SJO

£953
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Tue, Nov 24 – Sat, Nov 28
Athens ATHSan José SJO

£959
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Tue, Nov 24 – Fri, Nov 27
Athens ATHSan José SJO

£963
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Tue, Nov 24 – Fri, Nov 27
Athens ATHSan José SJO

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Athens ATHSan José SJO

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How much do flights to San José cost?

Getting from San José's airport to the city center

San José, the capital of Costa Rica, is served by Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), located approximately 17 km northwest of the city center. This is the country's main international gateway, handling the majority of international flights. For travelers seeking airport transfers to city center destinations, options include official airport taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, shared shuttles, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during rush hours on the main highway connecting the airport to downtown San José.

Notes:

  • Prices in CRC (Costa Rican Colón); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Official orange airport taxis operate with fixed zone-based rates and are the only taxis authorized to pick up at the terminal.
  • Ride-hailing apps like Uber and DiDi operate in Costa Rica; pickup is from designated areas outside the terminal.
  • Public buses (TUASA) depart from outside the terminal and stop at Alajuela and San José city center.
  • Traffic on the General Cañas Highway can significantly increase travel times during rush hours (7–9 AM and 5–7 PM).
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to San José

Depart from
Athens International
Arrive to
Juan Santamaría International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio

Check-in for a flight from Athens to San José

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
RyanairRYRFRNo
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo
AegeanAEEA3No
SKY expressSEHGQNo

Weather in San José

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January24°C14°C
February26°C14°C
March27°C15°C
April26°C16°C
May25°C16°C
June24°C16°C
July24°C16°C
August24°C15°C
September24°C15°C
October23°C15°C
November23°C15°C
December23°C14°C
Hottest Month
27°C
March
Coldest month
14°C
January
Sunny days
173
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Nov
94%
23°C13°C
14 Nov
90%
23°C14°C
Sunday
8 Nov
91%
23°C13°C
15 Nov
93%
22°C17°C
Monday
9 Nov
91%
26°C13°C
16 Nov
93%
21°C17°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
83%
25°C13°C
17 Nov
93%
21°C17°C
Wednesday
11 Nov
88%
26°C13°C
18 Nov
93%
22°C18°C
Thursday
12 Nov
92%
23°C18°C
19 Nov
71%
23°C17°C
Friday
13 Nov
93%
24°C15°C
20 Nov
88%
22°C16°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, Ryanair, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Aegean, and SKY express. Athens and San José have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San José, consider visiting Bosque Nuboso Monteverde, and Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio.

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