Cheap Flights from Milan (MILA) to San Jose (SJO)

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Milan to San Jose Juan Santamaria flights are currently cheapest in November.

Milan to San Jose Juan Santamaria: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Milan to San Jose below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Jose Juan Santamaria.

Milan to San Jose: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,084
Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from Milan to San Jose Juan Santamaria: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Milan to San Jose Juan Santamaria is $1,084. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Milan to San Jose Juan Santamaria. But we found flights with one stop from $1,084.
As of August 2025, there are no flights flying from Milan to San Jose Juan Santamaria.
The cheapest month to fly from Milan to San Jose Juan Santamaria is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Milan to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport on Tuesday, 11 November 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Milan and San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Jose is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to San Jose Juan Santamaria is Wizz Air Malta .

Travelling from Milan to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): What you need to know

  • When planning your flight from Milan to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), there's a good range of airports to start your journey from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are Milan's main options.

  • Juan Santamaria International Airport is located in San Jose. The city is in the UTC-6 timezone and is seven hours behind Milan.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Milan to SJO.

  • In high season, expect longer queues and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.

Airports in Milan

Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)

  • Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Milan to SJO. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

    • Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)

  • Travelling from central Milan to MXP takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Have an early flight from Milan to Juan Santamaria International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Milano Malpensa Airport:

  • Of all flights leaving Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)

  • Break up your flight from Milan to Juan Santamaria International Airport with a stop at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). A major connection between Orio al Serio International Airport and SJO, it's a great opportunity to unwind before the next leg of your journey.

  • You can get to BGY from the centre of Milan in about 1 hour by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to cover the 64 kilometres or so.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Milan to SJO flight? Kick back in a hotel near Orio al Serio International Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:

  • When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.49%.

Milano Linate Airport (LIN)

  • Searching for a flight ticket from Milan to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) with a stop or two can offer you a bigger choice of departure times along with better fares. When jetting off from Milano Linate Airport (LIN), here's where you can detour to on the way to SJO:

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

  • The journey to LIN from the centre of Milan is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 11 kilometres or so.

  • Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near Milano Linate Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Milan to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights get to their destinations when they should. At LIN, that figure is 79.56%.

About Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose

  • Juan Santamaria International Airport to the centre of San Jose is about 14 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.

  • It'll take around 2 hours 20 minutes if you're using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • $642 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Milan to Juan Santamaria International Airport. A return flight starts from $1,084. These prices can change based on availability.

  • Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Milan to SJO. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.

  • If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Milan to Juan Santamaria International Airport ticket.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a new deal shows up on flight tickets from Milan to SJO.

  • Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Milan to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.

The best time to fly from Milan to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Milan to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). July is the busiest month to visit San Jose. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in May.

  • The warmest month in San Jose is March, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Milan to SJO flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • January sees temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Milan to Juan Santamaria International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about San Jose

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in San Jose right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Milan to Juan Santamaria International Airport:

  • There are plenty of fantastic things to do in San Jose when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at National Park (Parque Nacional) followed by Jurassic World and Central Park (Parque Central).

Explore more of Costa Rica

  • San Jose has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Costa Rica waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres east of San Jose, a trip to Limon will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.

  • Liberia is another must-experience destination in Costa Rica and is around 153 kilometres north-west of San Jose. No trip is complete without visiting Ponderosa Adventure Park, Ecologico Park and Museo de Guanacaste.

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