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How much do flights to San José cost?
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.
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 | ₡700-₡900 (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
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Madrid to San José in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 13.04 | Tue 14.04 | Wed 15.04 | Thu 16.04 | Fri 17.04 | Sat 18.04 | Sun 19.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| --- | 1 | --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 6 total | Daily flights: 0.86 average | Most flights: Thursday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 20.04 | Tue 21.04 | Wed 22.04 | Thu 23.04 | Fri 24.04 | Sat 25.04 | Sun 26.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| --- | 1 | --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 9 total | Daily flights: 1.29 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 27.04 | Tue 28.04 | Wed 29.04 | Thu 30.04 | Fri 01.05 | Sat 02.05 | Sun 03.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| --- | 1 | --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 9 total | Daily flights: 1.29 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
| Airline | Mon 04.05 | Tue 05.05 | Wed 06.05 | Thu 07.05 | Fri 08.05 | Sat 09.05 | Sun 10.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| --- | 1 | --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 9 total | Daily flights: 1.29 average | Most flights: Monday 1 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Madrid to San José
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avianca | AVA | AV | No |
| Iberia Airlines | IBE | IB | Yes |
| Copa Airlines | CMP | CM | Yes |
| Ryanair | RYR | FR | No |
| TAP Portugal | TAP | TP | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in San José
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 24°C | 14°C |
| February | 26°C | 14°C |
| March | 27°C | 15°C |
| April | 26°C | 16°C |
| May | 25°C | 16°C |
| June | 23°C | 16°C |
| July | 24°C | 16°C |
| August | 24°C | 15°C |
| September | 24°C | 15°C |
| October | 23°C | 15°C |
| November | 23°C | 15°C |
| December | 23°C | 14°C |
14 day forecast
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