Flying from Tokyo to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can fly out of in Tokyo. Check out your options departing from Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT) when searching for a flight from Tokyo to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO).
San Jose is 15 hours behind Tokyo. Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose, which is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Tokyo to SJO. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a public holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Tokyo to SJO. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Haneda Airport (HND). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
HND is about 16 kilometers from central Tokyo. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Tokyo to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to Haneda Airport:
When it comes to Haneda Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73.52% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Break up your flight from Tokyo to Juan Santamaria International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between Narita International Airport and SJO include:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Driving from central Tokyo to NRT generally takes 1 hour, depending on traffic conditions. The distance from the city center to the airport is around 64 kilometers.
Get a head start on your vacation with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Tokyo to SJO flight, stay in one of these hotels near Narita International Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Narita International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 70.53%.
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Have a late flight from Tokyo to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near SJO and shut your eyes sooner:
Grab a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and discover San Jose and beyond with your own set of wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Tokyo to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is roughly 14 kilometers from central San Jose. How long it'll take to get to the center by car rental or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey of about 2 hours 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
$444 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Juan Santamaria International Airport. A return flight starts from $976. These prices can change based on availability.
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The best time to fly from Tokyo to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is when most people book flights from Tokyo to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). Plan your visit to San Jose in May if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a Tokyo to SJO plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in San Jose to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Tokyo to Juan Santamaria International Airport around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about San Jose
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in San Jose right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Juan Santamaria International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. National Park (Parque Nacional), Jurassic World and Central Park (Parque Central) are highlights which should be on any good San Jose itinerary.
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've visited San Jose, now it's time to explore more of Costa Rica. Travel about 129 kilometers east to Limon to tick off its popular sights. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños, your itinerary will be busy.
Liberia is another well-known destination in Costa Rica and is around 153 kilometers north-west of San Jose. No trip is complete without experiencing Ponderosa Adventure Park, Ecologico Park and Museo de Guanacaste.