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Sun, Jul 19
Guayaquil GYESan José SJO
£191
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Wed, Jul 22
Guayaquil GYESan José SJO
£191
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Fri, Jul 24
Guayaquil GYESan José SJO
£191
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Fri, Jul 24
Guayaquil GYESan José SJO
£192
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Wed, Jul 22
Guayaquil GYESan José SJO
£194
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Tue, Jul 21
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Sun, Jul 19 – Thu, Jul 23
Guayaquil GYESan José SJO
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Tue, Jul 21 – Thu, Jul 23
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Wed, Jul 22 – Sat, Jul 25
Guayaquil GYESan José SJO
£321
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Fri, Jul 24 – Tue, Jul 28
Guayaquil GYESan José SJO
£322
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Wed, Jul 22 – Sat, Jul 25
Guayaquil GYESan José SJO
£325
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How much do flights to San José cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£191

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£312

Cheapest round-trip

£321

Nonstop flights in July

£187 – £215

Most popular airline

Copa Airlines

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
José Joaquín de Olmedo International
Arrive to
Juan Santamaría International
Average flights per week
177
Flight distance
1435 km
Worth visiting
Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Avianca
------1---1---1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Avianca
------1---1---1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Avianca
------1---1---1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
Avianca
------1---1---1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Guayaquil to San José

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
AviancaAVAAVNo
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes

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
11 Jul
89%
26°C18°C
18 Jul
84%
25°C17°C
Sunday
12 Jul
90%
22°C15°C
19 Jul
88%
24°C16°C
Monday
13 Jul
87%
25°C14°C
20 Jul
78%
24°C14°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
90%
24°C17°C
21 Jul
86%
23°C14°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
89%
25°C17°C
22 Jul
89%
20°C16°C
Thursday
16 Jul
89%
25°C17°C
23 Jul
77%
23°C15°C
Friday
17 Jul
89%
25°C16°C
24 Jul
84%
23°C14°C
The distance between Guayaquil and San José is 1435 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Copa Airlines, Avianca, LATAM Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Iberia Airlines. Guayaquil and San José have 177 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San José, consider visiting Bosque Nuboso Monteverde, and Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Guayaquil to San José?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Guayaquil and San José takes around 2.4 hours.
What is the flight distance between Guayaquil and San José?
The flight distance between Guayaquil and San José is 1435 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Guayaquil and San José?
Several carriers operate flights between Guayaquil and San José. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Avianca.
What are the most popular routes to and from Guayaquil?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Guayaquil and Quito, Fort Lauderdale, New York, London, Baltra Island, Galapagos Islands, Miami, Bogotá, Vancouver, San Cristóbal Island, Managua, San Salvador, Los Angeles, Orlando, Charlotte, Minneapolis, Toronto, Punta Cana, Atlanta, Santiago de Chile.
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.
What airports are near Guayaquil?
The main airport in Guayaquil is José Joaquín de Olmedo International. It is also served by José Joaquín de Olmedo International, Eloy Alfaro International, Mariscal Lamar International.
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 Guayaquil and San José?
Currently, you can fly between Guayaquil and San José with Copa Airlines, Avianca, LATAM Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Iberia Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Guayaquil and San José?
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