Travelling from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, which makes San Jose seven hours behind Ljubljana.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your LJU to SJO flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between LJU and SJO:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
RM2,716 is the lowest price for a one-way Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Return flights start from RM3,922. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from LJU to SJO, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU)
Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport has an excellent on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from LJU touch down on schedule 80.37% of the time.
To reach Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport from central Ljubljana, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to LJU:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
If you're coming in on a late Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near SJO:
Hit the road running by picking up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar to explore San Jose and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central San Jose. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to San Jose in May.
Book your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you want to visit San Jose during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LJU to SJO in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica just waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a trip to Limon will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.
Around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose, Alajuela is another essential stop in Costa Rica. Experience major highlights starting with La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.