Flying from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV): what you need to know
Havana's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Havana two hours ahead of San Jose.
Give yourself enough time to make your SJO to HAV flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SJO and HAV include:
Tocumen International Airport
Miami International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
Currently, $655 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $428. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from SJO to HAV, book early. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SJO to HAV by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport.
Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
79.83% of flights taking off from Juan Santamaria International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central San Jose to Juan Santamaria International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near SJO? If you're boarding an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
Book a hotel close to HAV if you're on a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) to central Havana
Jose Marti International Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Havana. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
The quietest month for a flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Havana based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Havana is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from SJO to HAV in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Cuba
You've seen Havana, now it's time to explore more of Cuba. Journey about 499 kilometres east to Camaguey to tick off its top attractions. From Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Merced to Plaza del Carmen and Museo Casa Natal de Carlos J. Finlay, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Santa Clara is another well-known destination in Cuba and is around 257 kilometres east of Havana. No trip is complete without experiencing Che Guevara Mausoleum, Monumento a la Toma del Tren Blindado and Parque Leoncio Vidal.