Cheap flights from SFO to SJO (San Francisco Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from SFO to SJO starting at $174 One Way, $353 Round Trip

Prices starting at $353 for return flights and $174 for one-way flights to Juan Santamaría Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Hotel Ideas near Juan Santamaría Intl.

Airport Hotels near Juan Santamaría Intl.

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd, Rio Segundo
$113 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
$127 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,272 reviews)
"Short drive to airport terminal"

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
3.5 out of 5
Plaza Los Mangos, Radial Francisco J Orlich, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
$125 nightly
The price is $141 total per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
$141 total
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly! Nothing special about the hotel. No continental breakfast. Dinner was average."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
3.5 out of 5
Francisco J. Orlich Road, Alajuela, Alajuela
$114 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
$129 total
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,204 reviews)
"The Hilton hotel was nice and nearby the airports mall, and the city Alajuela. The staff were so kind, friendly, and helpful. They were always greeting you and ensuring you were having a great stay. The hotel transportation was very helpful. Mr. Warner was my favorite and is el mejor driver. The ..."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In San José

Barceló San José
Barceló San José
4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose
$61 nightly
The price is $69 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$69 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,627 reviews)
"Excelentes instalaciones, atenciones y amenidades."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Barceló San José
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd, Rio Segundo
$113 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
$127 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,272 reviews)
"Short drive to airport terminal"

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
3.5 out of 5
Sobre Autopista General Cañas, Ulloa, Heredia
$87 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
$98 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,517 reviews)
"Clean and quiet with a free airport shuttle."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

San José Hotels With Airport Transportation

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
3.5 out of 5
Plaza Los Mangos, Radial Francisco J Orlich, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
$125 nightly
The price is $141 total per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
$141 total
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly! Nothing special about the hotel. No continental breakfast. Dinner was average."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Barceló San José
Barceló San José
4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose
$61 nightly
The price is $69 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$69 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,627 reviews)
"Excelentes instalaciones, atenciones y amenidades."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Barceló San José
La Riviera Hotel B&B
La Riviera Hotel B&B
3 out of 5
100 mts south of Cemetery, San Antonio de Belen, Heredia
$93 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$105 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Antonio de Belen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Everything was wonderful!"

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2025

La Riviera Hotel B&B
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced San José Hotels

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
Alajuela, 2nd. Av., 1st. Street, Del Teatro Municipal 200 m. al Este, Alajuela, Alajuela
$63 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
$71 total
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (657 reviews)
"The employees were very gracious and very nice"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
Hotel El Maragato
Hotel El Maragato
3 out of 5
Ave Central, between street 1 and 3, San José, San Jose
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National ...
"Very reasonably priced and the location was excellent."

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2019

Hotel El Maragato
Hotel Luisiana
Hotel Luisiana
3.5 out of 5
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja, Uruca, San Jose
$107 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$121 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Uruca. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Food, amazing,"

Reviewed on May 28, 2025

Hotel Luisiana
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in San José

Hotel Robledal
Hotel Robledal
3 out of 5
400mts Oeste De La Iglesia de El Roble, San Antonio, Alajuela
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...

Families like: Kids pool, babysitting, free breakfast for the whole family, free airport shuttle

Travelers say...
"Friendly and very comfortable. Lots of birds to view."

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2024

Hotel Robledal
Hotel Luisiana
Hotel Luisiana
3.5 out of 5
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja, Uruca, San Jose
$107 nightly
The price is $121 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$121 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Uruca. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, bicycle rentals nearby, cribs

Travelers say...
"Food, amazing,"

Reviewed on May 28, 2025

Hotel Luisiana
Trapp Family Country Inn
Trapp Family Country Inn
3 out of 5
400m west of soccer field, San Antonio del Tejar, San Antonio, Alajuela
$151 nightly
The price is $171 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$171 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star inn in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (690 reviews)
"Close to airport, very clean, lovely room, good breakfast, friendly staff."

Reviewed on May 21, 2025

Trapp Family Country Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

SFO to SJO Route Info

Origin Airport
San Francisco
Destination Airport
San José
Number Of Airlines Serving
1
Distance
3041 mi
Shortest Flight Departure Time
11:34PM CST
Shortest Flight Departure Date
Jul 19
SFO Address & GPS
Address:
San Francisco CA, 94128
United States
IATA Code:
SFO
Longitude:
-122.389881
Latitude:
37.615215
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
SJO Address & GPS
Address:
San Jose ,
Costa Rica
IATA Code:
SJO
Longitude:
-84.20408
Latitude:
9.998238
Time Zone:
America/Costa_Rica

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from San Francisco Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
Flying from San Francisco Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)? Breaking up the journey is your only option as there are currently no carriers that run nonstop on this route. However, United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines offer the nearest thing --- a flight with just a single stopover.
What is the shortest flight from San Francisco Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport?
The trip from San Francisco to San José is classed as a long-haul flight. Indeed, the shortest flight time from SFO to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport is a lengthy 10 hours and 26 minutes. Try to get a few hours of sleep on the plane to arrive feeling refreshed and keep jet lag at bay.
How many hours flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to SJO?
From the time you leave San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to the instant the plane taxis into the terminal at SJO, you'll have been traveling for roughly 10 hours and 30 minutes. Breeze through this lengthy flight by bringing essentials like a travel pillow, earplugs, an eye mask and a cozy sweater.
What airlines have the most flights from San Francisco Airport to SJO?
You'll have to make one or more stopovers if you're planning to fly from San Francisco Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO). For now, you won't find any airlines that offer direct flights on this route.

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