Travelling from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose is seven hours behind Marseille and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MRS to SJO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Marseille Provence Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MRS and SJO:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
At the moment, ج.م. 19,909 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Marseille Provence Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ج.م. 39,538. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from MRS to SJO, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MRS to SJO.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
When it comes to Marseille Provence Airport's on-time performance, 73.25% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Marseille Provence Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Marseille. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MRS? If you've booked an early flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Marseille Provence Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and chase adventure across San Jose and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
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.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The quietest month for a flight from Marseille Provence Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit San Jose based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MRS to SJO in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC and 26ºC then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Costa Rica just waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a visit to Limon will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Costa Rica, head for Alajuela, about 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto are the start of reasons to visit.
