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

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Cheap Flights from SMF to SJO starting at $151 One Way, $339 Round Trip

Prices starting at $339 for return flights and $151 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.

Sun, Feb 15 - Thu, Feb 19
SMF
Sacramento
SJO
San José
$339 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$339
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Feb 15 from Sacramento to San José, returning Thu, Feb 19, priced at $339 found 2 days ago
Fri, Feb 20 - Sat, Feb 28
SMF
Sacramento
SJO
San José
$340 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$340
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Feb 20 from Sacramento to San José, returning Sat, Feb 28, priced at $340 found 1 day ago
Fri, Mar 6 - Mon, Mar 9
SMF
Sacramento
SJO
San José
$344 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$344
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Mar 6 from Sacramento to San José, returning Mon, Mar 9, priced at $344 found 1 day ago
Thu, Apr 16 - Wed, Apr 22
SMF
Sacramento
SJO
San José
$440 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$440
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 16 from Sacramento to San José, returning Wed, Apr 22, priced at $440 found 3 days ago
Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10
SMF
Sacramento
SJO
San José
$444 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$444
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Feb 6 from Sacramento to San José, returning Tue, Feb 10, priced at $444 found 1 day 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
$145 nightly
The price is $164 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$164 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,438 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
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
$184 nightly
The price is $208 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$208 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
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! (1,580 reviews)
We needed a hotel close to the airport with convenient airport shuttle. This hotel fits the criteria very well. It is only half a mile from the airport and they have very good shuttle service. The service at the hotel is really good . Breakfast was good , the rooms are very comfortable. Overall we ...

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Fairfield by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Radial Francisco J. Orlich, Alajuela
$161 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
$182 total
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (1,308 reviews)
Clean room and friendly staff

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

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
$145 nightly
The price is $164 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$164 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,438 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
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
$184 nightly
The price is $208 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$208 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
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! (1,580 reviews)
We needed a hotel close to the airport with convenient airport shuttle. This hotel fits the criteria very well. It is only half a mile from the airport and they have very good shuttle service. The service at the hotel is really good . Breakfast was good , the rooms are very comfortable. Overall we ...

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Holiday Inn Express San Jose Costa Rica Airport by IHG
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
$100 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
$113 total
Jan 23 - Jan 24
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! (3,030 reviews)
Best breakfast ever

Reviewed on Jan 15, 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
$161 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
$182 total
Jan 28 - Jan 29
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Didn’t have breakfast

Reviewed on Jan 16, 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
$78 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$88 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,836 reviews)
Beautiful property. Very nice room and friendly staff.

Reviewed on Jan 17, 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 Jan 22 to Jan 23
$116 total
Jan 22 - Jan 23
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! (1,003 reviews)
Bien localisé proche de l'aéroport et service de navette. Très bon restaurant sur place. Supermarket en face. Personnel très attentionné. Belle piscine si on a le temps d'y aller. Rue arrière un peu bruyante surtout les motos, mais on ne peut pas tout avoir..

Reviewed on Jan 17, 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
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! (708 reviews)
Hotel was very clean, and staff was extremely nice and helpful.

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

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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 ...
Very reasonably priced and the location was excellent.

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2019

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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
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room. The staff is always helpful and friendly.

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

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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
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, bicycle rentals nearby, cribs

Travelers say...
Clean room. The staff is always helpful and friendly.

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

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Hotel Luisiana
Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn

3 out of 5
400m west of soccer field San Antonio Alajuela
$136 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Jan 24 to Jan 25
$154 total
Jan 24 - Jan 25
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (692 reviews)
The staff and service were so nice. We wish we could have stayed longer!

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

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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