Flying from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose is 11 hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your DEL to SJO flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DEL and SJO:
Washington Dulles International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Currently, $651 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Indira Gandhi International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,309. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from DEL to SJO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from DEL to SJO.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
67.17% of flights that take off from Indira Gandhi International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Indira Gandhi International Airport is about 11 kilometers from central New Delhi. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to DEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're landing on a late Indira Gandhi International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near SJO:
Follow your own route with a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and chase adventure across San Jose and beyond.
Booking your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is approximately 18 kilometers from the center of San Jose. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 2 hours 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to San Jose. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in May.
When reserving your flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DEL to SJO around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many cities in Costa Rica waiting to be discovered after you've seen San Jose. Around 113 kilometers away to the east, its best attractions include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Around 18 kilometers north-west of San Jose, Alajuela is another favorite stop in Costa Rica. Start your sightseeing at La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
