Cheap flights from Port Elizabeth to San José from £715

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3 stops
Sun, May 3
Port Elizabeth PLZSan José SJO

£715
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Sun, May 3
Port Elizabeth PLZSan José SJO

£722
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3 stops
Fri, May 1
Port Elizabeth PLZSan José SJO

£826
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Fri, May 1
Port Elizabeth PLZSan José SJO

£834
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3 stops
Fri, May 1
Port Elizabeth PLZSan José SJO

£840
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Mon, Apr 27
Port Elizabeth PLZSan José SJO

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3 stops
Fri, May 1 – Fri, May 8
Port Elizabeth PLZSan José SJO

£1,633
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Tue, Apr 28 – Tue, May 5
Port Elizabeth PLZSan José SJO

£1,664
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3 stops
Fri, May 1 – Thu, May 7
Port Elizabeth PLZSan José SJO

£1,667
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3 stops
Fri, May 1 – Thu, May 7
Port Elizabeth PLZSan José SJO

£1,675
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Fri, May 1 – Thu, May 7
Port Elizabeth PLZSan José SJO

£1,680
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Port Elizabeth PLZSan José SJO

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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
Port Elizabeth
Arrive to
Juan Santamaría International
Average flights per week
205
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio

Check-in for a flight from Port Elizabeth to San José

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
AirlinkLNK4ZNo
AviancaAVAAVNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes

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
175
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
88%
27°C17°C
18 Apr
87%
25°C14°C
Sunday
12 Apr
89%
26°C17°C
19 Apr
79%
26°C13°C
Monday
13 Apr
88%
27°C14°C
20 Apr
87%
25°C13°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
86%
27°C13°C
21 Apr
82%
28°C13°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
73%
29°C13°C
22 Apr
83%
26°C13°C
Thursday
16 Apr
76%
29°C13°C
23 Apr
87%
25°C13°C
Friday
17 Apr
80%
28°C12°C
24 Apr
87%
25°C14°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Fly Safair, LATAM Airlines, Airlink, Avianca, and Copa Airlines. Port Elizabeth and San José have 205 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San José, consider visiting Bosque Nuboso Monteverde, and Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio.

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