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Cheap flights to San Jose de Costa Rica

San Jose de Costa Rica airport

Juan Santamaría International - Costa Rica

San Jose de Costa Rica

The airport is linked to the city centre by bus and an official taxi company whose rank is located outside the terminal. There are also car hire companies.

Frequently asked questions about our cheap flights to San Jose de Costa Rica

You can save on your plane ticket and get the cheapest flight if you avoid peak season, book in advance and are flexible about dates and times for both your outbound and return flight. And if you haven't decided on a specific destination for your trip, have a look at our offers for some inspiration: you're sure to find the cheapest flight.

To find out which day is the cheapest to fly, just start a search in our cheap flight finder. Tell us where you are flying from, where you want to go and what dates you're thinking of. We'll show you the cheapest flights not only for the date you searched but on surrounding days as well, for both the outbound and return flight, so you can find the best deal. And be sure to look carefully at the different flight options we offer every day: certain times may save you even more on the price of your ticket.

You can get the cheapest flights by travelling outside peak season. Although it depends on the destination, in general Christmas, Easter and school holidays are peak season. Besides, if you're thinking about a weekend getaway, the earlier you book your flight, the better the price.

You can find cheap flights any day of the week. The key to finding the best deals is to book early and be flexible. Usually, the earlier you book your plane tickets, the cheaper they will be. Besides, if you have some wiggle room as regards dates and times of flights, you'll be able to choose the cheapest price.

The earlier you book your flights, the better the prices. Prices depend on the remaining seats on the flight and whether the cheapest fares (Economy) are still available or are selling out. So booking in advance is essential to get cheap flights.

Iberia offers different fares to guarantee the best deal for your travel needs. The Basic fare guarantees you the cheapest flight.

Useful information for flying to San Jose de Costa Rica

¡Hola, San Jose de Costa Rica!

Take advantage of our flight deals to San José de Costa Rica to share the simple, natural outlook on life of the "Ticos", as Costa Ricans are known, and discover the meaning of “Pure Life”. You'll soon understand why it's been named one of the happiest countries in the world. As well as the country's natural attractions, San José is an interesting tourist destination where you can explore Costa Rica's cultural and historical past. Take a walk through the historic centre, teeming with colonial architecture, admire the monumental National Theatre and visit some of the museums, such as the "Álvaro Vargas Echeverría" Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, the one dedicated to jade and the National Museum.

If you book one of our cheap flights to San José, be sure to organise an excursion to discover everything the country has to offer. One place not to miss is the Arenal Volcano National Park to see what is widely considered one of the world's most beautiful volcanoes, a perfect cone with clouds usually swirling around the peak. Also well worth a visit are the national parks where the Poás and Irazú volcanoes are located. And of course you should also make time to go to the Tortuguero National Park, situated on the Caribbean coast with over 312 square kilometres of land and sea. It owes its name to the different species of endangered turtles that nest there, but it's also home to sloth bears, alligators, howler monkeys, red-eyed tree frogs and numerous reptile species.

Average prices in San Jose de Costa Rica

Restaurants

Restaurants
Restaurants Price

Food, Cheap Restaurant

10,27 $

10,27 $

Fast food menu

7,70 $

7,70 $

Local Beer (0.5 litre glass or pint)

2,32 $

2,32 $

Cappuccino (regular)

2,92 $

2,92 $

Soft drink (0.33 liter bottle)

1,72 $

1,72 $

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

1,62 $

1,62 $

Transport

Transport
Transport Price

One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)

0,86 $

0,86 $

Taxi 1km (Normal Rate)

1,20 $

1,20 $

Gasoline (1 liter)

#VALUE!

#VALUE!

Sports and Leisure

Sports and Leisure
Sports and Leisure Price

Cinema, International Premiere, 1 Seat

6,85 $

6,85 $

The weather in San Jose de Costa Rica

January

23º / 16º

February

24º / 16º

March

25º / 16º

April

25º / 17º

May

24º / 18º

June

23º / 18º

July

23º / 18º

August

24º / 17º

September

23º / 17º

October

23º / 17º

November

22º / 17º

December

23º / 17º

Events at our cheap flight destinations to San Jose de Costa Rica