Flying from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG): what you need to know
Prague is seven hours ahead of San Jose and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SJO to PRG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SJO and PRG include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Right now, RM1,956 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM3,666. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from SJO to PRG. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SJO to PRG.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
When it comes to Juan Santamaria International Airport's on-time performance, 79.83% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Juan Santamaria International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to SJO:
Arriving at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Juan Santamaria International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PRG instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Vaclav Havel Airport Prague rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Rent Plus, Panek or Carwiz and explore beyond Prague's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to central Prague
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Prague. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. July is the most popular month to visit Prague. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Prague, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SJO to PRG sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Czechia
Brno is just one of the many places in Czechia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Prague. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Brno astronomical clock, Old Town Hall and Moravian Museum.
Ostrava is another sought-after destination in Czechia and is around 274 kilometres east of Prague. No trip is complete without visiting Silesian-Ostrava Castle, National Cultural Monument Lower Vitkovice and Bolt Tower Cafe.