Flying from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when organizing your flight from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). Check out your options for heading out from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
Around 11 hours 30 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight.
San Jose is seven hours behind Paris. Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose, which is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Take your pick of 6 direct flights each week between Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). This is the most popular route, with Air France offering a 12:50pm departure from CDG to SJO.
Your flight from Paris to SJO won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Traveling during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) will have you traveling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) take off from this terminal.
When departing from CDG, you can catch a direct flight from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport with Air France.
The top choice among passengers flying between CDG and SJO is Air France.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is Air France.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Paris to SJO with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CDG and SJO include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The journey from central Paris to CDG takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 17 miles in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays near Charles de Gaulle Airport:
Of all flights leaving Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% touch down on time at their destination.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Consider adding a stopover to your journey at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) leaving Paris Orly Airport.
You can get to ORY from the center of Paris in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to cover the 12 miles or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your Paris to SJO flight:
75.56% of flights departing Paris Orly Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
The address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
When reserving your plane ticket from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) out of Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA), you can choose from a few stopover options. Consider making a detour to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), one of the most popular connection points on this route.
From the center of Paris, BVA is around 55 miles away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so on public transport.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Beauvais-Tille Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that leave from BVA reach their destination as scheduled 66.39% of the time.
You'll find Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SJO if you have a late flight from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Travel at your own speed with a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and see more of San Jose and beyond.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
The center of San Jose is about 9 miles from Juan Santamaria International Airport. Journey times by car rental or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do some research before you go.
It typically takes 2 hours 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport is $376. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $677. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Paris to SJO. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Paris to SJO.
Chase down a great fare on a flight from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). July is the busiest month to visit San Jose. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in May.
Book a Paris to SJO plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in San Jose to range from 54ºF to 84ºF.
Look for cheap tickets from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 54ºF and 79ºF.
More about San Jose
Start your San Jose trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Paris to Juan Santamaria International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Your trip to San Jose should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions worth exploring include National Park (Parque Nacional), Jurassic World and Central Park (Parque Central).
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many cities in Costa Rica waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of San Jose. Around 80 miles away to the east, well-known attractions include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.
Liberia is another standout destination in Costa Rica and is around 95 miles north-west of San Jose. No journey is complete without a visit to Ponderosa Adventure Park, Ecologico Park and Museo de Guanacaste.
