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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
Guadalajara International
Arrive to
Juan Santamaría International
Average flights per week
242
Flight distance
2358 km
Worth visiting
Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Guadalajara to San José in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 28.09Tue 29.09Wed 30.09Thu 01.10Fri 02.10Sat 03.10Sun 04.10
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Sunday 1 flights
AirlineMon 05.10Tue 06.10Wed 07.10Thu 08.10Fri 09.10Sat 10.10Sun 11.10
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Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Thursday 1 flights
AirlineMon 12.10Tue 13.10Wed 14.10Thu 15.10Fri 16.10Sat 17.10Sun 18.10
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Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Thursday 1 flights
AirlineMon 19.10Tue 20.10Wed 21.10Thu 22.10Fri 23.10Sat 24.10Sun 25.10
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Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Thursday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Guadalajara to San José

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
VolarisVOIY4No
AeroMexicoAMXAMYes
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
VivaAerobusVIVVBNo
AviancaAVAAVNo

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
183
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
26 Sep
93%
22°C16°C
3 Oct
93%
22°C16°C
Sunday
27 Sep
93%
20°C15°C
4 Oct
92%
23°C15°C
Monday
28 Sep
92%
23°C16°C
5 Oct
92%
20°C16°C
Tuesday
29 Sep
93%
23°C16°C
6 Oct
93%
19°C15°C
Wednesday
30 Sep
94%
22°C16°C
7 Oct
92%
17°C15°C
Thursday
1 Oct
93%
21°C16°C
8 Oct
94%
20°C15°C
Friday
2 Oct
93%
21°C16°C
9 Oct
93%
20°C15°C
The distance between Guadalajara and San José is 2358 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Volaris, AeroMexico, Copa Airlines, VivaAerobus, and Avianca. Guadalajara and San José have 242 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San José, consider visiting Bosque Nuboso Monteverde, and Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio.

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