Travelling from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Jose is UTC-6, which is one hour behind White Plains.
To ensure you catch your HPN to SJO flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Westchester County Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HPN and SJO:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
$327 is the lowest price for a one-way Westchester County Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight. A return flight starts at $533. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HPN to SJO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for a flight from Westchester County Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Westchester County Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport.
Handy information about Westchester County Airport (HPN)
The address for HPN is 240 Airport Road, Suite 202.
73% of flights that take off from Westchester County Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Westchester County Airport is around 6 kilometres from central White Plains. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Spending the night in a hotel can take the stress out of getting to the airport on time. If you need a place to stay before your flight from Westchester County Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport, check out Sonesta White Plains Downtown. It's a quick drive from HPN.
Arriving at San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Westchester County Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Travel at your own pace with a San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport rental car. Book your wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and venture far and wide through San Jose and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to central San Jose has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Westchester County Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. April is the most popular month to head to San Jose. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Westchester County Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HPN to SJO around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Limon is just one of the many cities in Costa Rica waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of San Jose. Around 113 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.
