Flying from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose is one hour behind Barranquilla and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your BAQ to SJO flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between BAQ and SJO include:
El Dorado International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
ج.م. 8,357 is the lowest price for a one-way Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. A return flight starts from ج.م. 12,439. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from BAQ to SJO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BAQ to SJO by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, 71.24% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport from central Barranquilla, it takes around 40 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near BAQ. Whether you're taking an early flight from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and chase adventure across San Jose and beyond.
Booking your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
From Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to San Jose in May.
Book your flight from Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you'd like to explore San Jose during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BAQ to SJO sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica you'll want to see. Around 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a trip to Limon will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Costa Rica, head for Alajuela, roughly 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto are the start of reasons to visit.
