Direct flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport
There are 38 destinations with direct flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport.
Destination | Duration | Days of the week | Airlines | Price |
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TMU Tambor | 0h 30m |
11 flights per day |
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PTY Panama City | 1h 23m |
7-8 flights per day |
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LIR Liberia | 0h 45m |
4-6 flights per day |
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GUA Guatemala City | 1h 35m |
4-5 flights per day |
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MEX Mexico City | 3h 3m |
3-5 flights per day |
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BOG Bogota | 2h 10m |
3-5 flights per day |
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FLL Fort Lauderdale | 2h 54m |
3 flights per day |
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MIA Miami | 2h 54m |
3 flights per day |
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NOB Nosara | 0h 45m |
3 flights per day |
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CUN Cancun | 2h 30m |
2-3 flights per day |
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Destinations & direct flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport (Alajuela)
Juan Santamaria International (SJO) is the largest airport in Costa Rica and is based in San Jose. The highest number of daily departures from Juan Santamaría International Airport is seen on the route to Tambor Airport (TMU), with an average of 11 flights every day. Furthermore, travelers can experience the longest available flight from Juan Santamaría International Airport on the Airbus A340-300 operated service to Frankfurt International Airport (FRA), which lasts for roughly 11h 10m.
The most in-demand domestic routes departing from Juan Santamaría International Airport
Nosara (NOB)
2 flights scheduled next month
Liberia (LIR)
26 flights scheduled next month
Tambor (TMU)
2 flights scheduled next month
Most popular international destinations from Juan Santamaría International Airport
Punta Caucedo (SDQ)
49 flights scheduled next month
Bogota (BOG)
85 flights scheduled next month
Balboa (BLB)
8 flights scheduled next month
Baltimore (BWI)
86 flights scheduled next month
Atlanta (ATL)
216 flights scheduled next month
Biggest airlines departing from Juan Santamaría International Airport
Airport information
Airport name | Juan Santamaría International Airport |
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Airport (IATA) Code | SJO |
City | Alajuela |
Country | Costa-Rica (CR) |
Full location | Juan Santamaría International Airport |
Latitude | 9.997253 |
Longitude | -84.210248 |
Website | Fly2sanjose.com |
Show on map | Google maps |
General Information About Juan Santamaria International Airport
Juan Santamaria International Airport in Costa Rica's main airport, situated 20km west of San Jose. As the second busiest airport in Central America (Panama's Tocumen ranks first), SJO serves as hub for Avianca as well as local affiliates such as Volaris and Sansa Airlines.
Tourists and travelers often stop at this airport as it provides many different connections throughout the country. Although the main terminal may be smaller compared to other airports, it has been well organized and maintained ensuring a smooth arrival/departure experience.
The terminal is divided into two sections, with an international section on the ground floor and domestic flights on the second. The international section primarily handles flights operated by major international carriers like United, Delta and American while regional carriers like Sansa Airlines or Costa Rica Green Airways use this section as their hubs for domestic operations.
As guests can find plenty of dining options in the international section of the airport - restaurants, bars and cafes as well as numerous shops and an ATM - they should find themselves fully satisfied when flying through.
Parking at SJO International Airport shouldn't be a source of anxiety; their large visitor parking area is available 24 hours a day with 400 spots available for visitors to use.
There is a free shuttle service between San Jose International Airport and downtown San Jose that makes getting from one to the other hassle-free. No parking permits or taxi fares required!
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many airports are there near Alajuela?
How many airports are there near Alajuela?
What is the best airport to use when flying from Alajuela?
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) is considered the most convenient airport for departures from Alajuela.
Which airlines operate flights out of Juan Santamaría International Airport?
There are 27 airlines that fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport, the most popular are: SANSA Regional, Skygreece Airlines, AVIANCA, Copa Airlines, American Airline
What is the longest flight from Juan Santamaría International Airport?
You'll be on an Airbus A340-300 for about 11h 10m if you fly from Alajuela to Frankfurt International Airport (FRA). That's the most time you'll spend in the air from Juan Santamaría International Airport.
What is the IATA-code for Juan Santamaría International Airport?
Juan Santamaría International Airport uses the IATA code: SJO
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