Travelling from Hato International Airport (CUR) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-6, which is two hours behind Willemstad.
Leave enough time to make your CUR to SJO flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as February, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hato International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CUR and SJO:
El Dorado International Airport
Miami International Airport
Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hato International Airport (CUR) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Right now, R 3,448 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Hato International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 6,325. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from CUR to SJO, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Hato International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CUR to SJO by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Hato International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Hato International Airport (CUR)
73.84% of flights that take off from Hato International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Hato International Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Willemstad. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will give you the best route and public transport alternatives.
Have an early flight from Hato International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to CUR:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Hato International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Grab a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and explore San Jose and beyond with your own set of wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are popular providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport to the centre of San Jose has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The quietest month for a flight from Hato International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to San Jose based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Hato International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CUR to SJO in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Costa Rica waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a visit 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. Start your sightseeing at La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.