Travelling from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
Merida and San Jose are in the same timezone, UTC-6.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MID to SJO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between MID and SJO:
Benito Juarez International Airport
La Aurora International Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Currently, $190 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $352. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MID to SJO, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from MID to SJO.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport (MID)
Of the departures from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport, 71.32% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Merida. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near MID. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're getting in on a late Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SJO:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Jose and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of San Jose. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to San Jose in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Manuel Crescencio Rejon International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from MID to SJO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC on average.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Costa Rica just waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a trip to Limon will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose, Alajuela is another favourite stop in Costa Rica. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.