Travelling from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 5 hours 54 minutes. San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, which makes San Jose 2 hours behind Montreal.
Each week, there are 6 flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, pick the 06:15 Air Transat flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure from YUL to SJO is 19:55 with Air Transat.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Air Canada is your ticket to exploring San Jose (and perhaps some other great parts of Costa Rica!). Choose from the direct flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Before reserving your cheap ticket from YUL to SJO, check whether you need a visa to enter Costa Rica. Travel document and visa requirements may differ and are updated often. To get the most up-to-date information, get in touch with the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you're going to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
$239 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. A return flight starts from $428. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
To secure cheap flight tickets from YUL to SJO, book your trip 9 months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for tickets from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Travelling from central Montreal to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport takes around 2 hours and 15 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After an easy start to your holiday? Stay near YUL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near SJO instead:
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central San Jose. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 2 hours and 22 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit San Jose in May.
The warmest month in San Jose is March, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap flight tickets from YUL to SJO in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC on average.
More about San Jose
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best places to stay in San Jose right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from YUL to SJO:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Teatro Nacional Costa Rica, National Park (Parque Nacional) and Plaza de la Cultura are major attractions which should be on any good San Jose itinerary.
Complete your San Jose trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Juan Santamaria International Airport, discover our low prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to find the best car rental price for your San Jose escape.