Cheap flights from SMF to SJO (Sacramento Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from SMF to SJO starting at $170 One Way, $380 Round Trip

Prices starting at $380 for return flights and $170 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.

Thu, Apr 30 - Sat, May 9
SMF
Sacramento
SJO
San José
$380 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$380
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 30 from Sacramento to San José, returning Sat, May 9, priced at $380 found 2 days ago
Thu, Apr 30 - Sat, May 9
SMF
Sacramento
SJO
San José
$393 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$393
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Volaris flight, departing Thu, Apr 30 from Sacramento to San José, returning Sat, May 9, priced at $393 found 2 days ago
Thu, Apr 30 - Sat, May 9
SMF
Sacramento
SJO
San José
$396 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$396
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 30 from Sacramento to San José, returning Sat, May 9, priced at $396 found 2 days ago
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 22
SMF
Sacramento
SJO
San José
$423 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$423
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Apr 8 from Sacramento to San José, returning Wed, Apr 22, priced at $423 found 2 days ago
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 22
SMF
Sacramento
SJO
San José
$454 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$454
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 8 from Sacramento to San José, returning Wed, Apr 22, priced at $454 found 2 days ago

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
$167 nightly
The price is $189 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$189 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,460 reviews)
Room

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
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
$162 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$182 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,598 reviews)
Great staff. Clean modern hotel

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
1 Km E from Juan SantaMaria Airport Rio Segundo Alajuela
$189 nightly
The price is $214 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$214 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,607 reviews)
Everything you'd expect from a holiday inn- clean, comfortable, great breakfast with a mix of Costa Rican and more "American" style options.

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
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
$167 nightly
The price is $189 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$189 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,460 reviews)
Room

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
$75 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
$85 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,897 reviews)
Clean and good hotel. Old property but still good to stay. Breakfast buffet is good

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

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
$102 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$115 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ulloa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,088 reviews)
Super clean room, helpful staff, no hands out for tipping for simple courtesy

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

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 Rio Segundo Alajuela
$189 nightly
The price is $214 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$214 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
The room was good but it was the staff that made us feel at home

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
$75 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
$85 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,897 reviews)
Clean and good hotel. Old property but still good to stay. Breakfast buffet is good

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026

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
$103 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
$116 total
Mar 14 - Mar 15
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Antonio de Belen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Very kind staff! We had to leave early before breakfast opened, and they made us a to go breakfast!!!!!

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

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 Alajuela Alajuela
$108 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
$123 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (718 reviews)
Clean facilities!!

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
Hotel El Maragato

Hotel El Maragato

3 out of 5
Ave Central San José San Jose
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National ...
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Hotel El Maragato
Hotel Luisiana

Hotel Luisiana

3.5 out of 5
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja Uruca San Jose
$99 nightly
The price is $112 total per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
$112 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Uruca. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Outdated, old, room for the price

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

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
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (410 reviews)

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

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Hotel Robledal
Hotel Luisiana

Hotel Luisiana

3.5 out of 5
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja Uruca San Jose
$99 nightly
The price is $112 total per night from Feb 19 to Feb 20
$112 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Uruca. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, bicycle rentals nearby, cribs

Travelers say...
Outdated, old, room for the price

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

Hotel Luisiana
Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn

3 out of 5
400m west of soccer field San Antonio Alajuela
Stay at this inn in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (696 reviews)
This is a beautiful property! The room was very spacious and the beds extremely comfortable. The staff were very friendly. This is a truly an oasis in the heart of San Jose. It comes highly recommended!!

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

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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.

SMF to SJO Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SMF Address & GPS
Address:
6900 Airport Boulevard
Sacramento CA, 95837
United States
IATA Code:
SMF
Longitude:
-121.593695
Latitude:
38.692283
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 Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport?
While you won't be able to fly nonstop from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport at this point in time, there are a number of companies that service this route with just a single stopover. Why not check if the times and dates offered by United Airlines or Delta Air Lines fit with your travel plans? If not, check out American Airlines.
What is the shortest flight from Sacramento Airport to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport?
Grab the opportunity to unwind on the flight from Sacramento to San José. The quickest flight time from SMF to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport is 8 hours and 4 minutes, which gives you lots of time to enjoy a red wine or get absorbed in a good book.
How many hours flight from SMF to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO)?
Get comfy, because the average plane trip from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport is 8 hours and 6 minutes. Have a wine with your meal, finish that book … You'll have ample time to kick back and relax.
What airlines have the most flights from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport?
At the moment, you won't find any direct flights from Sacramento to San José. However, you will be able to lock in a flight with one or more stops. Look on the bright side — use the break to get the blood moving again or do a little souvenir shopping!

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