Flying from Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-6, which is two hours behind Syracuse.
Your SYR to SJO flight 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 time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Hancock International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SYR and SJO include:
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Miami International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Right now, $171 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Hancock International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $256. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SYR to SJO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Hancock International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SYR to SJO.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hancock International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Hancock International Airport (SYR)
SYR is located at City Hall.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hancock International Airport, data shows 72.76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Hancock International Airport is around 11 miles from central Syracuse. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Hancock International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near SYR:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're coming in on a late Hancock International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near SJO:
Pick up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and explore San Jose and beyond with your own wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
From Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose is approximately 11 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center by car.
It'll take around 2 hours 20 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Hancock International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to San Jose. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with temperatures ranging between 54ºF and 84ºF. Book your flights from Hancock International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 54ºF and 79ºF. Look for cheap tickets from SYR to SJO around that time 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 70 miles east to Limon to check off its leading sights. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 11 miles north-west of San Jose, Alajuela is another essential stop in Costa Rica. No visit is complete without checking out La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
