Cheap flights from Puerto Maldonado to San José from £252

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2 stops
Sat, May 23
Puerto Maldonado PEMSan José SJO

£252
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Tue, May 19
Puerto Maldonado PEMSan José SJO

£305
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2 stops
Tue, May 19
Puerto Maldonado PEMSan José SJO

£310
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1 stop
Wed, May 20
Puerto Maldonado PEMSan José SJO

£320
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1 stop
Thu, May 21
Puerto Maldonado PEMSan José SJO

£327
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1 stop
Sun, May 24
Puerto Maldonado PEMSan José SJO

£350
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2 stops
Sat, May 23 – Wed, May 27
Puerto Maldonado PEMSan José SJO

£454
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2 stops
Sat, May 23 – Thu, May 28
Puerto Maldonado PEMSan José SJO

£471
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2 stops
Sat, May 23 – Thu, May 28
Puerto Maldonado PEMSan José SJO

£476
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2 stops
Sat, May 23 – Wed, May 27
Puerto Maldonado PEMSan José SJO

£482
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Sun, May 24 – Wed, May 27
Puerto Maldonado PEMSan José SJO

£553
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Sun, May 24 – Thu, May 28
Puerto Maldonado PEMSan José SJO

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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
Padre Aldamiz International
Arrive to
Juan Santamaría International
Average flights per week
134
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio

Check-in for a flight from Puerto Maldonado to San José

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
Sky AirlineSKUH2Yes
AviancaAVAAVNo
JetSMARTJATJAYes

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
The most popular airlines for this route are LATAM Airlines, Copa Airlines, Sky Airline, Avianca, and JetSMART. Puerto Maldonado and San José have 134 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San José, consider visiting Bosque Nuboso Monteverde, and Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio.

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