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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
John Glenn Columbus International
Arrive to
Juan Santamaría International
Average flights per week
313
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio

Check-in for a flight from Columbus to San José

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Allegiant AirAAYG4No
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
United AirlinesUALUANo
BREEZE MXNo

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
June23°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
176
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
30 May
92%
27°C16°C
6 Jun
88%
21°C17°C
Sunday
31 May
84%
25°C17°C
7 Jun
80%
21°C15°C
Monday
1 Jun
86%
25°C16°C
8 Jun
85%
24°C15°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
89%
26°C15°C
9 Jun
88%
25°C15°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
88%
26°C15°C
10 Jun
88%
23°C16°C
Thursday
4 Jun
75%
23°C16°C
11 Jun
85%
24°C16°C
Friday
5 Jun
79%
23°C16°C
12 Jun
83%
24°C16°C
Travelers usually depart from John Glenn Columbus International, or Rickenbacker International when they travel from Columbus to San José. The most popular airlines for this route are Allegiant Air, JetBlue Airways, Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and BREEZE. Columbus and San José have 313 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San José, consider visiting Bosque Nuboso Monteverde, and Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio.

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