Flying from Madison Airport (MSN) to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as Madison.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your MSN to SJO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Madison Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MSN and SJO:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Miami International Airport
Handy information about Madison Airport (MSN)
You'll find MSN at 4000 International Lane.
When it comes to Madison Airport's on-time performance, 75% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Madison to Madison Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Madison Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near MSN:
Arriving at San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Madison Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
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Getting from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
From San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport, San Jose is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
April is the most popular month for flights from Madison Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. For smaller crowds, visit San Jose in March.
When booking your flight from Madison Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport, think about the type of weather you like. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MSN to SJO in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Costa Rica just waiting to be explored. Around 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a visit to Limon will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.