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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
San Francisco International
Arrive to
Juan Santamaría International
Average flights per week
253
Flight distance
4900 km
Worth visiting
Bosque Nuboso Monteverde - Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from San Francisco to San José in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 06.04Tue 07.04Wed 08.04Thu 09.04Fri 10.04Sat 11.04Sun 12.04
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
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Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from San Francisco to San José

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AviancaAVAAVNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
United AirlinesUALUANo

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 distance between San Francisco and San José is 4900 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Avianca, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines. San Francisco and San José have 253 direct flights per week. When you arrive at San José, consider visiting Bosque Nuboso Monteverde, and Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio.

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