Flying from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose is one hour ahead of Fresno and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your FAT to SJO flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. These are the top stopovers between FAT and SJO:
Denver International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
$472 is currently the best price for a one-way Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,133. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from FAT to SJO, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and score a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from FAT to SJO.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
You'll find FAT at 5175 E. Clinton Way.
77.28% of flights departing from Fresno Yosemite International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Fresno Yosemite International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Fresno. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to FAT? If you've booked an early flight from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're getting in on a late Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near SJO:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and chase adventure across San Jose and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central San Jose. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to San Jose in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 12ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap tickets from FAT to SJO sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many cities in Costa Rica waiting to be explored after you've seen San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Alajuela is another standout destination in Costa Rica and is around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No trip is complete without experiencing La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.
