Flying from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose is seven hours behind Zagreb and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Your ZAG to SJO flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Franjo Tudman Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight is RM2,130. A round-trip plane ticket right now is RM3,854. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from ZAG to SJO, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG)
Of all flights leaving Franjo Tudman Airport, 67.18% land on time at their destination.
Central Zagreb to Franjo Tudman Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near ZAG. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Franjo Tudman Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and see more of San Jose and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
From Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit San Jose in May.
Before locking in your flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ZAG to SJO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've visited San Jose, now it's time to discover other corners of Costa Rica. Journey around 113 kilometres east to Limon to tick off its top sights. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another great destination in Costa Rica, consider Alajuela, about 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto are key reasons to visit.
