Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) — Airport Guide

About Juan Santamaría International Airport

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is an international airport serving San José (Alajuela), CR. Located at 3021 ft elevation. The airport has 1 runway. Longest runway: 9,882 ft. Compare flights from SJO on JustCheckin.in — we search 50+ booking sites to find you the best fares. We currently track 146 flight routes from SJO.

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Runway Information

Designator	Length (ft)	Width (ft)	Surface	Lighted	Status
07/25	9,882	151	ASP	Yes	Open

✈️ Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport

SJO → MDE

P5

04 Aug

$199

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SJO → MEX

Q6

15 May

$203

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SJO → ORL

F9

27 Aug

$222

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NYC → SJO

NK

08 May

$224

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SJO → XQP

GW

01 May

$241

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SJO → PTY

AV

05 May

$256

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PTY → SJO

AV

26 Apr

$259

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SJO → SAL

CM

18 Jun

$261

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SJO → BOG

CM

10 May

$274

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SJO → MIA

CM

18 Jun

$280

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🏛️ Terminals

Terminal Internacional

Terminal Doméstica

🚌 Getting to the City

Type	Service / Stop	Journey	Cost
Rail	Parada Aeropuerto - Alajuela	—	—
Rail	Parada Aeropuerto - Heredia	—	—
Rail	Parada Aeropuerto - San José	—	—
Rail	La Fortuna/Venecia/Quesada	—	—
Rail	Fátima Incofer	—	—
Rail	Las Juntas (Abangares)	—	—

Journey time and cost data will be updated soon.

✈️ Travel Tips for Juan Santamaría International Airport

Arrive early — allow at least 2-3 hours for international flights, 1-2 hours for domestic.
Terminal navigation — large airports can be confusing. Check your terminal before heading to the airport.
Lounge access — consider a Priority Pass for comfortable waiting with complimentary food and drinks.
Compare prices — use JustCheckin to compare flight prices from top booking sites before booking.
Getting around — check transport options between Juan Santamaría International Airport and San José (Alajuela) city center.
Book hotels nearby — for early morning flights or long layovers, find hotels near San José (Alajuela).