Travelling from San Jose to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll leave from in San Jose. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from San Jose to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) out of here.
Athens is nine hours ahead of San Jose. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from San Jose to ATH.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Whether you'd like to explore a new city on the way or just have a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options taking off from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from San Jose to ATH.
Travelling from central San Jose to SJC takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from San Jose to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 84.69% of flights that depart SJC reach their destination without delay.
The address for SJC is 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
About Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from San Jose to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Grab an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car and discover Athens and beyond with your own set of wheels. Centauro, Green Motion and Surprice are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your San Jose to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Central Athens is around 40 kilometres from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a cab, car hire or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
$617 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from San Jose to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. A return flight starts at $1,409. These fares can change based on availability.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from San Jose to ATH. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest San Jose to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport tickets across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from San Jose to ATH.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from San Jose to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
The best time to fly from San Jose to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from San Jose to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). August is the most popular month to visit Athens. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in February.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your San Jose to ATH flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from San Jose to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 14ºC.
More about Athens
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Athens right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from San Jose to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport:
Your trip to Athens won't be complete without checking out the sights. Attractions that should be on your list include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres north-west of Athens, a visit to Larisa will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Ancient Theatre A, War Memorial and Larissa Ancient Ruins.
Kalamaria is another sought-after destination in Greece and is around 306 kilometres north of Athens. No journey is complete without experiencing Thetidos Park, Nautical Club of Thessaloniki and Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park.
