Flying from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS): what you need to know
Caracas is two hours ahead of San Jose and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SJO to CCS flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between SJO and CCS include:
Tocumen International Airport
El Dorado International Airport
Las Americas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
$358 is currently the best price for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $613. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SJO to CCS, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
Landing cheap flights from SJO to CCS is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport.
Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Of all flights departing from Juan Santamaria International Airport, 79.83% land on schedule at their destination.
Juan Santamaria International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central San Jose. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to SJO:
Arriving at Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Juan Santamaria International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CCS instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Simon Bolivar International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Street Rent a Car, Aco Rent a Car or Hertz and experience more of Caracas and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Simon Bolivar International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) to central Caracas
From Simon Bolivar International Airport, Caracas is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS)
The quietest month for a flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Caracas based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Simon Bolivar International Airport for April if you'd like to go to Caracas during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SJO to CCS sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Venezuela
You've seen Caracas, now it's time to explore other parts of Venezuela. Journey around 80 kilometres west to Maracay to tick off its top sights. From El Ejército Las Ballenas Park to Plaza Sucre del Estado Aragua and Otro Beta - La Pared, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 129 kilometres west of Caracas, Valencia is another favourite stop in Venezuela. Experience major highlights starting with Museo de Arte Valencia, Plaza Bolivar and Basílica Catedral de Valencia.
