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

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Cheap Flights from SMF to SJO starting at $195 One Way, $352 Round Trip

Prices starting at $352 for return flights and $195 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.

Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 18
SMF
Sacramento
SJO
San José
$352 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$352
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Volaris flight, departing Mon, May 11 from Sacramento to San José, returning Mon, May 18, priced at $352 found 6 days ago
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
SMF
Sacramento
SJO
San José
$359 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$359
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 18 from Sacramento to San José, returning Wed, Feb 25, priced at $359 found 3 hours ago
Wed, Jan 28 - Thu, Feb 12
SMF
Sacramento
SJO
San José
$422 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$422
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Jan 28 from Sacramento to San José, returning Thu, Feb 12, priced at $422 found 6 days ago
Mon, Jan 12 - Thu, Jan 15
SMF
Sacramento
SJO
San José
$427 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$427
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Jan 12 from Sacramento to San José, returning Thu, Jan 15, priced at $427 found 1 hour ago
Thu, Feb 26 - Tue, Mar 10
SMF
Sacramento
SJO
San José
$456 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$456
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Thu, Feb 26 from Sacramento to San José, returning Tue, Mar 10, priced at $456 found 5 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
$125 nightly
The price is $142 total per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$142 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
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! (2,387 reviews)
Convenient location. shuttle to airport is great. Good breakfast and onsite restaurant.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 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 Rio Segundo Alajuela
$143 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
$162 total
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
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! (1,006 reviews)
Great room, everything super clean, great parking, great restaurant nearby, staff super friendly & helpful, convenient to airport!

Reviewed on Dec 20, 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
$128 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$145 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,459 reviews)
Did not have breakfast. Shuttle service was great

Reviewed on Dec 19, 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

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
$125 nightly
The price is $142 total per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$142 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
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! (2,387 reviews)
Convenient location. shuttle to airport is great. Good breakfast and onsite restaurant.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 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
$92 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Dec 25 to Dec 26
$104 total
Dec 25 - Dec 26
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! (2,933 reviews)
The staff are kind and helpful, the rooms are clean and lovely, and the restaurant has great food! Only 5 mins from the airport too.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Jose Aeropuerto, Costa Rica
Barceló San José

Barceló San José

4 out of 5
Autopista General Canas 3km San José San Jose
$65 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$74 total
Dec 28 - Dec 29
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! (1,794 reviews)
Large rooms. Good hot water. Huge lobby and lounge. Very good service. Food and drinks are reasonably priced compared to other areas of Costa rica. Room was quiet even with the close proximity to the airport. Piano lounge. Huge breakfast buffet? Well worth the extra charge.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

Barceló San José
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
$143 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Jan 12 to Jan 13
$162 total
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
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! (1,006 reviews)
Great room, everything super clean, great parking, great restaurant nearby, staff super friendly & helpful, convenient to airport!

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025

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
$65 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$74 total
Dec 28 - Dec 29
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! (1,794 reviews)
Large rooms. Good hot water. Huge lobby and lounge. Very good service. Food and drinks are reasonably priced compared to other areas of Costa rica. Room was quiet even with the close proximity to the airport. Piano lounge. Huge breakfast buffet? Well worth the extra charge.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 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
$103 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
$116 total
Dec 23 - Dec 24
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! (1,000 reviews)
The restaurant on the property was very nice and the food was delicious. The shuttle service to the airport was awesome. Some reasons I am not giving it 5 stars: we had a visibly dirty glass left from the last person, the TV didn’t work properly and the bed wasn’t very comfortable. It was a okay ...

Reviewed on Dec 20, 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 Alajuela Alajuela
$55 nightly
The price is $63 total per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
$63 total
Dec 23 - Dec 24
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! (700 reviews)
Thanks it was nice to have a shuttle from or to the airport. And also nice to have a swimming pool on site. The service was just awesome

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025

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)
The room was good, i recommend better pillows and a different toilet that actually flush faster. The shower has a weird handles that is difficult to operate at first. The cable TV is of low quality, the imege is poor, a better cable quality is recommended.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

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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...
The room was good, i recommend better pillows and a different toilet that actually flush faster. The shower has a weird handles that is difficult to operate at first. The cable TV is of low quality, the imege is poor, a better cable quality is recommended.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

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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
$129 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$146 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
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! (691 reviews)
Clean and quaint. Sweet people. Worth the price and convenience!

Reviewed on Dec 15, 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.

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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