Traveling from Piarco International Airport (POS) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-6, which is two hours behind Port Of Spain.
Leave plenty of time to make your POS to SJO flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Piarco International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between POS and SJO:
Tocumen International Airport
Miami International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Piarco International Airport (POS) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Piarco International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight is $322. A return plane ticket right now is $608. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from POS to SJO, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Piarco International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from POS to SJO.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Piarco International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Piarco International Airport (POS)
78.97% of flights that leave from Piarco International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Piarco International Airport from central Port Of Spain, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Get your vacation off to a leisurely start by staying near POS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Piarco International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Consider staying in a hotel near SJO if you're on a late Piarco International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and discover more of San Jose and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is roughly 18 kilometers from central San Jose. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Piarco International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit San Jose in May.
When booking your flight from Piarco International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from POS to SJO sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've visited San Jose, now it's time to discover other corners of Costa Rica. Travel around 113 kilometers east to Limon to check off its leading attractions. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 18 kilometers north-west of San Jose, Alajuela is another essential stop in Costa Rica. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.