Flights to San José, Costa Rica

The best months to visit San Jose are from May to September, when the weather is dry. The most popular months among tourists are July and August.

January is the cheapest month to fly to San Jose. It is considered low season. Enter your preferred dates on Kiwi.com and find the best deals.

There are three airports near San Jose: San Jose International Airport (SJC), San Francisco (SFO), and Oakland (OAK) Airports. SJC is the closest to the city center. It is just six kilometers from downtown San Jose.

Type of transport	Travel time	Cost
Bus + tram	30 minutes	$3-5
Bus	40 minutes	$6
Taxi	10 minutes	$20-23

Two or three days may be enough if you plan a business trip to San Jose. If you want to see all the sights of the city and the surrounding area, you may spend six to seven days in San Jose.

San Jose International airport is six kilometers from the city center. This airport will be the right choice if you have little time. However, San Francisco airport has been named the best large airport in the United States. You can have a great travel experience there.

Dozens of airlines serve each major airport near downtown San Jose. The total number of flights is about 1400 daily! SJC also serves low-cost airlines. Thus, this airport might be the best choice for a budget traveler.

If you want the best price on tickets, book them at least three weeks before your trip to San Jose.

San Jose is considered quite a costly city in the USA. On average, tourists usually spend at least $250 per day here. The average cost of a hotel in San Jose is $120, while transportation, food, and entertainment costs about $100-120 per day.

Yes, all the streets of San Jose are well-lit. People usually walk around until 2 am. It’s generally safe to walk until that time, especially in the very center of the city.