Travelling from Charlottesville Airport (CHO) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose is one hour behind Charlottesville and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your CHO to SJO flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Charlottesville Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. These are the top stopovers between CHO and SJO:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlottesville Airport (CHO) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Charlottesville Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight is $315. A return ticket is currently $694. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from CHO to SJO. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Charlottesville Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CHO to SJO.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Charlottesville Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport.
Handy information about Charlottesville Airport (CHO)
You'll find CHO at 100 Bowen Loop.
Of the departures from Charlottesville Airport, 79% land on time at their destination.
Charlottesville Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Charlottesville. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Charlottesville Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near CHO:
Arriving at San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
If you're arriving on a late Charlottesville Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near SJO:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Jose and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport about three weeks before your trip.
When to fly to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
April is the busiest month for flights from Charlottesville Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. For smaller crowds, head to San Jose in March.
Lock in your flight from Charlottesville Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport for March if you want to visit San Jose during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CHO to SJO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC on average.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica you should also see. About 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a visit to Limon will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.
