Travelling from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): what you need to know
Hong Kong is 14 hours ahead of San Jose and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SJO to HKG 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 like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SJO and HKG:
Los Angeles International Airport
Pearson International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Currently, $1,350 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $2,013. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from SJO to HKG. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport.
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Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
79.83% of flights taking off from Juan Santamaria International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Juan Santamaria International Airport from central San Jose, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near SJO:
Arriving at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Juan Santamaria International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HKG instead:
Getting from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
HKG is located at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Hong Kong International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Hong Kong. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
April is the busiest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Hong Kong in April.
Lock in your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport for August if you want to visit Hong Kong during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SJO to HKG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Hong Kong has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be discovered. Around 129 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong, a trip to Guangzhou will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
Around 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong, Shenzhen is another essential stop in China. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.