Flying from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Appleton.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ATW to SJO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Appleton International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. These are the top stopovers between ATW and SJO:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Right now, ج.م. 12,037 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Appleton International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 16,556. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from ATW to SJO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Appleton International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
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Handy information about Appleton International Airport (ATW)
The address for ATW is West 6390, Challenger Drive, Suite 201.
69.93% of flights departing from Appleton International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Appleton International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Appleton. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Need a handy hotel near ATW? If you're catching an early flight from Appleton International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Consider staying in a hotel near SJO if you're catching a late Appleton International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and explore beyond San Jose's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport to the centre of San Jose has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Appleton International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to San Jose in May.
Lock in your flight from Appleton International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you'd like to visit San Jose during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ATW to SJO sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've done San Jose, now it's time to explore more of Costa Rica. Travel about 113 kilometres east to Limon to check off its leading sights. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Costa Rica, consider Alajuela, about 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto are among its highlights.
