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How much do flights to San José cost?
Cheapest nonstop round-trip | £172 |
|---|---|
Nonstop flights in July | £102 – £507 |
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.
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
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Panama to San José in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 22.06 | Tue 23.06 | Wed 24.06 | Thu 25.06 | Fri 26.06 | Sat 27.06 | Sun 28.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | --- | 8 | 8 | 8 | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 27 total | Daily flights: 3.86 average | Most flights: Friday 8 flights |
| Airline | Mon 29.06 | Tue 30.06 | Wed 01.07 | Thu 02.07 | Fri 03.07 | Sat 04.07 | Sun 05.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | |
| 1 | 1 | --- | 1 | 1 | 1 | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 65 total | Daily flights: 9.29 average | Most flights: Friday 10 flights |
| Airline | Mon 06.07 | Tue 07.07 | Wed 08.07 | Thu 09.07 | Fri 10.07 | Sat 11.07 | Sun 12.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 6 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 46 total | Daily flights: 6.57 average | Most flights: Monday 7 flights |
| Airline | Mon 13.07 | Tue 14.07 | Wed 15.07 | Thu 16.07 | Fri 17.07 | Sat 18.07 | Sun 19.07 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 7 | |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 43 total | Daily flights: 6.14 average | Most flights: Tuesday 7 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Panama to San José
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copa Airlines | CMP | CM | Yes |
| Avianca | AVA | AV | No |
| Wingo airlines | RPB | P5 | Yes |
| Sansa Air | LRS | RZ | Yes |
| AirPanama | PST | 7P | Yes |
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 |
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