Flying from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Malaga Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the most popular stopovers between AGP and SJO:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
London Gatwick Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Costa Rica, check with your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have the latest information, including additional travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from AGP to SJO.
How to find the cheapest flights from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Malaga Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is $907. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,090. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flight tickets from AGP to SJO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your ticket from Malaga Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
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Handy information about Malaga Airport (AGP)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Málaga, Malaga Airport can be reached in about 26 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 52 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near AGP? If you're boarding an early flight from Malaga Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Consider staying in a hotel near SJO if you have a late flight from Malaga Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of San Jose. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 21 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 2 hours and 22 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Malaga Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit San Jose. If you want a quieter vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Malaga Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you want to explore San Jose during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 29ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AGP to SJO in January. Average temperatures are between 12ºC and 26ºC then.
More about San Jose
Once you've booked your flights from AGP to SJO, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in San Jose. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Teatro Nacional Costa Rica, National Park (Parque Nacional) and Plaza de la Cultura are essential stops on your San Jose itinerary.
Complete your San Jose trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Juan Santamaria International Airport, explore our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your San Jose trip.