Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Tokyo: what you need to know
Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose. Following the UTC+9 timezone, Tokyo is 15 hours ahead of San Jose.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your SJO to Tokyo flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for flight tickets from SJO to Tokyo, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
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SJO is around 14 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tokyo? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near SJO:
Of the flights that depart from Juan Santamaria International Airport, 79.83% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Tokyo
ج.م. 22,560 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tokyo flight. Return flight tickets start at ج.م. 44,598. These fares may change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from SJO to Tokyo if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Finding cheap tickets from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tokyo is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to access the best prices across the month and snap up an epic deal.
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Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Haneda Airport (HND) is around 16 kilometres from central Tokyo. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 15 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tokyo, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near HND:
Travel at your own speed with a Haneda Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and experience more of Tokyo and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Haneda Airport around three weeks before your flight from SJO to Tokyo.
The street address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Narita International Airport (NRT) is around 64 kilometres from central Tokyo. Once you've hopped off your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tokyo, it'll take you around 1 hour to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near NRT. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your SJO to Tokyo flight:
Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Hire make picking up a Narita International Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from NRT four weeks in advance often means better prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Narita International Airport can be found at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
Before locking in your flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tokyo, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Tokyo offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of activities, while low season brings cheaper hotel deals and fewer crowds.
Lock in a Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tokyo flight ticket with a departure in August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 26ºC to 29ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 15ºC and 20ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from SJO to Tokyo around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tokyo
Start your Tokyo trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tokyo, explore our range of hotels including:
Senso-ji Temple Yogodo and Tokyo Tower are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Tokyo travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing.
Explore more of Japan
Osaka is just one of the many places in Japan waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Tokyo. Around 402 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Japan, head for Nagoya, roughly 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine and Osu Kannon Temple are the start of reasons to visit.
