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 $177 One Way, $334 Round Trip

Prices starting at $334 for return flights and $177 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
$115 nightly
The price is $130 total per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
$130 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Total with 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! (2,283 reviews)
Convenient for airport and car rental
"This hotel is what you need if you're flying into San Jose and then heading off elsewhere. It's right opposite all the car rental places and has regular free shuttles to the airport. I had booked another place on the way home and switched it to this one as it is sooo convenient, clean and breakfast ..."

Reviewed on Aug 21, 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
$134 nightly
The price is $152 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$152 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with 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)
"muy bien"

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Radial Francisco J. Orlich,, Plaza Los Mangos, Alajuela
$110 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
$124 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,275 reviews)
"The hotel was excellent and the staff was very friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
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

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd, Rio Segundo
$115 nightly
The price is $130 total per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
$130 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Total with 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! (2,283 reviews)
Convenient for airport and car rental
"This hotel is what you need if you're flying into San Jose and then heading off elsewhere. It's right opposite all the car rental places and has regular free shuttles to the airport. I had booked another place on the way home and switched it to this one as it is sooo convenient, clean and breakfast ..."

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose
$81 nightly
The price is $92 total per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
$92 total
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Total with 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! (1,669 reviews)
"The property has great access to the highway and for me is a great location. It is a bit dated, but well maintained and has very good amenities. I would stay here again"

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

Barceló San José
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
$90 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$102 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with 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! (2,644 reviews)
"Es un lugar tranquilo y bien ubicad9"

Reviewed on Aug 21, 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
$134 nightly
The price is $152 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$152 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with 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)
"muy bien"

Reviewed on Aug 25, 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
$81 nightly
The price is $92 total per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
$92 total
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Total with 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! (1,669 reviews)
"The property has great access to the highway and for me is a great location. It is a bit dated, but well maintained and has very good amenities. I would stay here again"

Reviewed on Aug 23, 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 Aug 27 to Aug 28
$105 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Total with 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! (998 reviews)
"The staff was in general quite helpful. The worst part was a strong chemical perfume smell in my room that was unbearable and that lasted through the night and the morning. It was most unpleasant. The reception let me cancel the second night at this hotel so I could find another place to sleep that ..."

Reviewed on Aug 21, 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
$48 nightly
The price is $54 total per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
$54 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Total with 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! (662 reviews)
Convenient
"Accommodating for our late arrival after midnight. Arranged a free shuttle for our next morning early flight. Great service"

Reviewed on Jul 21, 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
$81 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$91 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with 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
$81 nightly
The price is $91 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$91 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with 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 Sep 24 to Sep 25
$171 total
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Total with 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
11:40PM CST
Shortest Flight Departure Date
Sep 2
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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