Flying from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX): what you need to know
The timezone in Jacksonville is UTC-4, which is two hours ahead of San Jose.
Your SJO to JAX flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between SJO and JAX include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Miami International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport flight is $423. A return fare is currently $570. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SJO to JAX if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SJO to JAX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport.
Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Of the flights that depart from Juan Santamaria International Airport, 79.83% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Juan Santamaria International Airport from central San Jose, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near SJO? If you're boarding an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
Book a hotel close to JAX if you have a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Jacksonville International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Easirent, Thrifty or Dollar and explore beyond Jacksonville's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Jacksonville International Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to central Jacksonville
JAX is located at 2400 Yankee Clipper Drive.
From Jacksonville International Airport, Jacksonville is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Jacksonville in May.
Book your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Jacksonville during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 34ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SJO to JAX in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC and 21ºC then.
Explore more of United States
Jacksonville has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. About 467 kilometres north-west of Jacksonville, a trip to Atlanta will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park and Piedmont Park.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of United States, consider Tampa, roughly 274 kilometres south of Jacksonville. Ybor City Tattoo Company, Tampa Riverwalk and The Florida Aquarium are among its highlights.
