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Wed, Jun 3
Phoenix PHXSan José SJO

£191
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Wed, Jun 3
Phoenix PHXSan José SJO

£191
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Tue, Jun 2
Phoenix PHXSan José SJO

£208
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Sun, May 31
Phoenix PHXSan José SJO

£214
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Mon, Jun 1
Phoenix PHXSan José SJO

£216
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Phoenix PHXSan José SJO

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Wed, Jun 3 – Mon, Jun 8
Phoenix PHXSan José SJO

£417
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Wed, Jun 3 – Sun, Jun 7
Phoenix PHXSan José SJO

£428
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Wed, Jun 3 – Mon, Jun 8
Phoenix PHXSan José SJO

£435
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Wed, Jun 3 – Mon, Jun 8
Phoenix PHXSan José SJO

£435
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Mon, Jun 1 – Sat, Jun 6
Phoenix PHXSan José SJO

£436
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How much do flights to San José cost?

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
Phoenix Sky Harbor International
Arrive to
Juan Santamaría International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio

Check-in for a flight from Phoenix to San José

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
VolarisVOIY4No
Allegiant AirAAYG4No
AviancaAVAAVNo
AeroMéxicoAMXAMYes

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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International, or Phoenix–Mesa Gateway when they travel from Phoenix to San José. The most popular airlines for this route are Frontier Airlines, Volaris, Allegiant Air, Avianca, and AeroMéxico. Phoenix and San José have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San José, consider visiting Bosque Nuboso Monteverde, and Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio.

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