Flying from Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Rafael Nunez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
San Jose is one hour behind Cartagena and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Each week, there are nine Rafael Nunez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as soon as possible, go for the 14:15 AVIANCA flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 20:25 with AVIANCA.
Your CTG to SJO flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
Traveling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
AVIANCA has direct flights from Rafael Nunez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in San Jose — and maybe even more of Costa Rica if you have time.
AVIANCA is the airline most travelers choose to fly with on this route.
AVIANCA is the most punctual carrier that operates CTG to SJO flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Rafael Nunez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CTG and SJO include:
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Currently, $145 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Rafael Nunez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $206. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before traveling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CTG to SJO.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Rafael Nunez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Rafael Nunez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
67.0% of flights taking off from Rafael Nunez International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Rafael Nunez International Airport from central Cartagena, it takes about 30 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Looking for a handy hotel close to CTG? If you're catching an early flight from Rafael Nunez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you have a late Rafael Nunez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near SJO:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar to explore San Jose and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
From Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose is approximately 18 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the center.
It takes around 2 hours 20 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Rafael Nunez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to San Jose in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Rafael Nunez International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CTG to SJO sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Costa Rica just waiting to be explored. Around 113 kilometers east of San Jose, a trip to Limon will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Alajuela is another standout destination in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometers north-west of San Jose. No trip is complete without visiting La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
