Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Monterrey: what you need to know
Monterrey and San Jose (where Juan Santamaria International Airport is located) are both in the UTC-6 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Leave enough time to make your SJO to Monterrey flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper flight ticket from SJO to Monterrey. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
The journey from central San Jose to SJO takes around 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Monterrey? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near SJO:
79.83% of flights that take off from Juan Santamaria International Airport make it to their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Monterrey
RM325 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Monterrey flight. A round-trip ticket right now is RM859. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from SJO to Monterrey, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Finding cheap tickets from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Monterrey is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to access the lowest fares throughout the month and pick up an awesome deal.
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Airports in Monterrey
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to central Monterrey takes around 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 31 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
Think about booking a hotel close to MTY if you have a late flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Monterrey. Pick one of these options and make arrival day easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Monterrey and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from SJO to Monterrey.
Best time to go to Monterrey
Carefully consider your trip dates before booking your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Monterrey. The city buzzes during peak season, but rates are typically higher and major attractions can be busy. Plan your trip to Monterrey in the low season if you want a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Monterrey is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your Juan Santamaria International Airport to Monterrey flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SJO to Monterrey in January when temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Monterrey
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Monterrey right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Monterrey:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Museo del Obispado, Parque Fundidora and Cerro de la Silla Park are popular attractions which should be on any good Monterrey itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
San Luis Potosi is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be discovered once you've seen Monterrey. Around 402 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include Tangamanga Park I, Plaza de Aranzazu and Cathedral of San Luis Potosi.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Mexico, head for Aguascalientes, roughly 467 kilometres south-west of Monterrey. Templo de San Antonio, Museo Nacional de la Muerte and Jardin de San Marcos are highlights.

