Cheap flights from El Calafate to San José from £382

Cheap flights from El Calafate to San José from £382

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2 stops
Sun, Jul 26
El Calafate FTESan José SJO
£382
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Sun, Jul 26
El Calafate FTESan José SJO
£383
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 24
El Calafate FTESan José SJO
£386
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Mon, Jul 27
El Calafate FTESan José SJO
£407
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 26
El Calafate FTESan José SJO
£408
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27
El Calafate FTESan José SJO
£417
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 26 – Fri, Jul 31
El Calafate FTESan José SJO
£812
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Mon, Jul 27 – Fri, Jul 31
El Calafate FTESan José SJO
£840
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 24 – Tue, Jul 28
El Calafate FTESan José SJO
£855
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 24 – Tue, Jul 28
El Calafate FTESan José SJO
£882
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 24 – Tue, Jul 28
El Calafate FTESan José SJO
£889
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Fri, Jul 24 – Wed, Jul 29
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£890
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How much do flights to San José cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£382

Cheapest round-trip

£812

Average round-trip

£1,241

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Aerolineas Argentinas

Getting from San José's airport to the city center

The fastest option is taxi or ride-hailing, while budget travelers often choose public buses.

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.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-45 min

₡15,000 – ₡25,000; CRC 15,000–25,000 (~$28–47 USD); fixed zone rates

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-45 min

₡8,000 – ₡18,000; CRC 8,000–18,000 (~$15–34 USD); surge pricing applies

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

30-60 min

CRC 700–900 (~$1.30–1.70 USD)

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-60 min

₡10,000 – ₡15,000; CRC 10,000–15,000 (~$19–28 USD); per person

scheduled departures (traffic dependent)

solo travelers on budget

20-45 min

₡25,000 – ₡45,000; CRC 25,000–45,000 (~$47–85 USD); pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

20-45 min

₡20,000 – ₡50,000; CRC 20,000–50,000 (~$38–95 USD); per day

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

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
Comandante Armando Tola International
Arrive to
Juan Santamaría International
Average flights per week
202
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio

Check-in for a flight from El Calafate to San José

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Aerolineas ArgentinasARGARYes
AviancaAVAAVNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
JetSMARTJATJAYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

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
18 Jul
64%
26°C17°C
25 Jul
91%
22°C16°C
Sunday
19 Jul
60%
27°C17°C
26 Jul
86%
24°C14°C
Monday
20 Jul
84%
23°C17°C
27 Jul
84%
24°C16°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
92%
20°C17°C
28 Jul
87%
24°C16°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
92%
22°C16°C
29 Jul
87%
23°C15°C
Thursday
23 Jul
93%
18°C14°C
30 Jul
81%
26°C14°C
Friday
24 Jul
92%
20°C14°C
31 Jul
87%
24°C14°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Aerolineas Argentinas, Avianca, Copa Airlines, JetSMART, and LATAM Airlines. El Calafate and San José have 202 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San José, consider visiting Bosque Nuboso Monteverde, and Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from El Calafate?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as El Calafate and Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, London, Bariloche, Mendoza, Puerto Iguazú, Santiago de Chile, Salta, Rio de Janeiro, Calama, Cusco, Miami, Córdoba, Quito, Montevideo, Lima, Brisbane, Portland, Florianópolis, Toronto.
What are the most popular routes to and from San José?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and London, Cancún, Los Angeles, Toronto, Panama, New York, Glasgow, Guatemala City, Bogotá, Medellín, Atlanta, Vancouver, Mexico City, Montreal, Boston, San Francisco, Denver, Charlotte, Manchester, Aberdeen.
Which airports are there in El Calafate?
El Calafate is mainly served by Comandante Armando Tola International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lago Argentino Airport.
What airports are near San José?
The main airport in San José is Juan Santamaría International. It is also served by Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero.
Which airlines fly between El Calafate and San José?
Currently, you can fly between El Calafate and San José with Aerolineas Argentinas, Avianca, Copa Airlines, JetSMART, LATAM Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between El Calafate and San José?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between El Calafate and San José, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between El Calafate and San José?
Traveling between El Calafate and San José, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near San José?
There are a number of airports in and around San José. The main one is Juan Santamaría International and other nearby airports include Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between El Calafate and San José depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from El Calafate, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between El Calafate and San José arrive?
What time do flights between El Calafate and San José depart?
What time do flights between El Calafate and San José arrive?

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