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Yes! The 747 bus leaves from the corner of Berri and Sainte-Catherine in downtown, reaching the airport in about 45min. The 747 Aeroshuttle also travels from several areas around town to the airport and is even able to collect passengers from their homes in some neighbourhoods (for an additional fee).

The San Jose Airport offers a number of modern services to passengers, such as free Wi-Fi, which can be logged into for up to 3h. Several major car rental agencies are also available in the airport near the customs area. There's also a large duty-free shop available near Arrivals. Just step outside and you'll see it positioned diagonally across from the fire station.

There certainly are! There is a private lounge located by Gate 53 in addition to the Salon Odyssée Desjardins lounge located at Gate 63. Air Canada also offers a Maple Leaf lounge at Gate 52, which can be accessed for around C$ 55. Air France KLM passengers may make use of the lounge at Gate 57.

Yes, the San Jose International Airport provides special luggage racks and trolleys for travellers with reduced mobility. A service provided at the airport can also provide wheelchairs if needed; just ask for one at an information desk. For those travelling with service animals, remember to bring the International Health Certificate issued for the animal by your home country.

Among airlines operating Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José flights:

• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Air Transat: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport and San José. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air Canada
• Air Transat

Flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José usually depart from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Canada: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Transat: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Copa Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Business Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 596 round-trip via Bogotá El Dorado (BOG), compared to C$ 768 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 35–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Transat. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

One-stop flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José most commonly connect through:

• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) – 39% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) – 19% of one-stop connections
• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 15% of one-stop connections

Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 676 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 775, a difference of C$ 99. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 57 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica, Parque Nacional, and Parque Metropolitano La Sabana. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José:

• Earliest: departs at 4:35 pm and lands at 10:36 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:30 pm and lands at 1:31 am.

The flight takes about 6h 01m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 3% below the route average of C$ 731. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José takes 6h 01m, covering 6,542 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 539 to C$ 3,080. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 339, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 02m, compared with 9h 17m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 10h 33m via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY).

San José is 2 hours behind Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Avis
• Priceless
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Round-trip flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José range from C$ 589 to C$ 929, with an average of C$ 731 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 589 counts as a good deal.

Air Canada is the only airline on the Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to San José route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.