Travelling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Liberia Airport (LIR): what you need to know
Liberia's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Liberia one hour ahead of San Diego.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your SAN to LIR flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Diego International Airport to Liberia Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SAN and LIR include:
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Liberia Airport (LIR)
ج.م. 9,338 is currently the best price for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Liberia Airport flight. A return flight starts at ج.م. 25,295. These prices may change depending on availability.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SAN to LIR. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport to Liberia Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SAN to LIR.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from San Diego International Airport to Liberia Airport.
Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
You'll find SAN at Airport Drive.
When it comes to San Diego International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.38% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
San Diego International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 20 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to SAN? If you're boarding an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Liberia Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Liberia Airport (LIR)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LIR if you're catching a late San Diego International Airport to Liberia Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Liberia Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Europcar or NU Car Rentals to explore Liberia and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Liberia Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Liberia Airport (LIR) to central Liberia
Liberia Airport to the centre of Liberia has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
When to fly to Liberia Airport (LIR)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from San Diego International Airport to Liberia Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Liberia. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Liberia is April, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from San Diego International Airport to Liberia Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from SAN to LIR in November if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC on average.
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've seen Liberia, now it's time to explore other parts of Costa Rica. Travel around 161 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its top attractions. From Teatro Nacional Costa Rica to National Park (Parque Nacional) and Plaza de la Cultura, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Costa Rica, consider Limon, roughly 274 kilometres east of Liberia. Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon are key reasons to visit.
