Travelling from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO) to Nashville Airport (BNA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Nashville Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 25 minutes.
Nashville's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as San Jose.
Leave enough time to catch your SJO to BNA flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Southwest Airlines is your ticket to exploring Nashville (and perhaps some other great corners of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Nashville Airport offered by this carrier.
Southwest Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Nashville Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SJO and BNA include:
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Orlando International Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
Handy information about San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO)
Of all flights leaving San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport, 79% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport from central San Jose, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near SJO. Whether you've booked an early flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Nashville Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Nashville Airport (BNA)
Consider booking a hotel near BNA if you're taking a late San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Nashville Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Nashville Airport rental car and explore Nashville and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are top providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Nashville Airport around one week before travelling.
When to fly to Nashville Airport (BNA)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Nashville Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Nashville in March.
Book your flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Nashville Airport for July if you'd like to go to Nashville during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SJO to BNA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Nashville, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Journey about 402 kilometres north to Indianapolis to check off its must-visit sights. From Lucas Oil Stadium to Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Memphis is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 322 kilometres west of Nashville. No trip is complete without dropping by Elvis Presley’s Memphis, Graceland and National Civil Rights Museum.
