Flying from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose is seven hours behind Warsaw and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your WAW to SJO flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Right now, ر.ق. 1,308 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Frederic Chopin Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 3,005. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from WAW to SJO, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Frederic Chopin Airport, 77.68% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Frederic Chopin Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Warsaw. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to WAW? If you're catching an early flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're getting in on a late Frederic Chopin Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near SJO:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and explore beyond San Jose's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
From Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The quietest month for a flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to San Jose based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you want to explore San Jose during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap tickets from WAW to SJO sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've done San Jose, now it's time to discover more of Costa Rica. Travel about 113 kilometres east to Limon to check off its popular sights. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Alajuela is another must-experience destination in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No trip is complete without a visit to La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
