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Mon, May 25
Montreal YULSan José SJO
£159
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Fri, May 29
Montreal YULSan José SJO
£159
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1 stop
Tue, May 26
Montreal YULSan José SJO
£166
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Mon, May 25
Montreal YULSan José SJO
£166
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Wed, May 27
Montreal YULSan José SJO
£168
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Thu, May 28
Montreal YULSan José SJO
£168
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Fri, May 29 – Tue, Jun 2
Montreal YULSan José SJO
£305
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Mon, May 25 – Sat, May 30
Montreal YULSan José SJO
£321
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1 stop
Sun, May 24 – Thu, May 28
Montreal YULSan José SJO
£327
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1 stop
Sun, May 24 – Wed, May 27
Montreal YULSan José SJO
£327
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Mon, May 25 – Thu, May 28
Montreal YULSan José SJO
£359
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Thu, May 28 – Tue, Jun 2
Montreal YULSan José SJO
£362
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How much do flights to San José cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£159

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£327

Cheapest round-trip

£305

Average round-trip

£382

Nonstop flights in May

£159 – £159

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

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

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-45 min

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

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

scheduled departures (traffic dependent)

solo travelers on budget

20-45 min

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

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

20-45 min

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
Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International
Arrive to
Juan Santamaría International
Average flights per week
369
Flight distance
4073 km
Worth visiting
Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Air Transat
1---------1------
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Air Transat
1---------1------
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Air Transat
1---------1------
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Air Transat
1------------------
Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Montreal to San José

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Porter AirlinesPOEPDNo
AviancaAVAAVNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
Pascan AviationPSCP6No
WestJetWJAWSNo

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
16 May
92%
28°C15°C
23 May
89%
24°C16°C
Sunday
17 May
88%
27°C16°C
24 May
74%
25°C16°C
Monday
18 May
80%
28°C15°C
25 May
80%
24°C17°C
Tuesday
19 May
89%
28°C15°C
26 May
85%
24°C16°C
Wednesday
20 May
85%
27°C16°C
27 May
88%
24°C16°C
Thursday
21 May
77%
25°C16°C
28 May
88%
23°C17°C
Friday
22 May
89%
24°C16°C
29 May
81%
24°C16°C
Travelers usually depart from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International, or Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil when they travel from Montreal to San José. The distance between Montreal and San José is 4073 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Porter Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, Pascan Aviation, and WestJet. Montreal and San José have 369 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 Montreal to San José?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Montreal and San José takes around 5.8 hours.
What is the flight distance between Montreal and San José?
The flight distance between Montreal and San José is 4073 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Montreal and San José?
Several carriers operate flights between Montreal and San José. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air Transat.
What are the most popular routes to and from Montreal?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Montreal and Vancouver, Toronto, London, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Fort Lauderdale, Mexico City, Guatemala City, Cancún, Edinburgh, Kelowna, Istanbul, Medellín, Paris, Cartagena, Halifax, Atlanta, Guadalajara, Bogotá.
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, Boston, San Francisco, Denver, Charlotte, Manchester, Aberdeen, Washington, D.C..
Which airports are there in Montreal?
Montreal is mainly served by Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International. But there are other airports nearby, including Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil, Montréal–Mirabel International.
What airports are near Montreal?
The main airport in Montreal is Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International. It is also served by Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International, Burlington International, Plattsburgh International, Ogdensburg International, Québec City Jean Lesage International, Lebanon Municipal, Massena International, Adirondack Regional.
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 Montreal and San José?
Currently, you can fly between Montreal and San José with Porter Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, Pascan Aviation, WestJet.
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