Which airports can I use when flying from St. John's to San José?

Flights from St. John's to San José usually depart from St John's (YYT) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from St. John's to San José?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from St. John's to San José.

Which airports do connecting flights from St. John's to San José pass through?

Connecting flights from St. John's to San José most commonly pass through: • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 69% of one-stop connections • Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 31% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from St. John's to San José?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from St. John's to San José. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 987 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 1,233, a difference of C$ 246. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Which popular places can I visit in San José?

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.

How long does a flight from St. John's to San José take?

A direct flight from St. John's to San José takes 00m, covering 8,230 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from St. John's to San José?

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.

Have flight prices from St. John's to San José changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 828 to C$ 7,636. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from St. John's to San José looking right now?

One-way fares from St. John's to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 986, which is 25% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from St. John's to San José?

Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 51m, compared with 12h 57m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

What is the time difference between St. John's and San José?

San José is 2 hours behind St. John's (Central Time vs Newfoundland Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO)?

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 42 for economy cars. Top options include: • Priceless • Avis • Budget • Alamo • Payless

How much should I expect to pay for a St. John's to San José flight?

Round-trip flights from St. John's to San José range from C$ 988 to C$ 1,352, with an average of C$ 1,127 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 988 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from St. John's to San José?

Round-trip flights from St. John's to San José typically range from C$ 988 to C$ 1,352. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 828, on Air Canada.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from St. John's to San José?

Air Canada (C$ 828) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from St. John's to San José in the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from St. John's to San José?

Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) is the most popular layover for the St. John's to San José route. 69% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via YYZ.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from St. John's to San José?

Flights via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of C$ 1,007. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from St. John's to San José, which airport offers the shortest layover?

Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) had the shortest average connection time for St. John's to San José layovers at 8h 25m over the past three months.

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December

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Sun, 29 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

5:15 a.m. - 11:50 p.m.YYT St John's-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

21h 05m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

8:45 a.m. - 10:32 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYT St John's

47h 17m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Halifax Intl

C$ 828Air Canada

15 hours ago

Sun, 29 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

5:15 a.m. - 11:50 p.m.YYT St John's-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

21h 05m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

8:45 a.m. - 1:26 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYT St John's

26h 11m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 828Air Canada

15 hours ago

Sun, 29 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

7:40 a.m. - 11:50 p.m.YYT St John's-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 40m2 stops Halifax Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

8:45 a.m. - 10:57 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYT St John's

35h 42m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Halifax Intl

C$ 828Air Canada

15 hours ago

Tue, 30 Mar - Wed, 7 Apr

6:15 p.m. - 10:20 p.m.YYT St John's-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

31h 35m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

4:35 p.m. - 1:33 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYT St John's

29h 28m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 852Air Canada

3+ days ago

Wed, 31 Mar - Wed, 7 Apr

7:40 a.m. - 10:20 p.m.YYT St John's-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

18h 10m2 stops Halifax Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

4:35 p.m. - 1:33 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYT St John's

29h 28m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 852Air Canada

3+ days ago

Wed, 31 Mar - Wed, 7 Apr

5:15 a.m. - 10:20 p.m.YYT St John's-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

20h 35m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

4:35 p.m. - 1:33 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYT St John's

29h 28m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 852Air Canada

3+ days ago

Tue, 30 Mar - Wed, 7 Apr

7:40 a.m. - 10:20 p.m.YYT St John's-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

42h 10m2 stops Halifax Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

4:35 p.m. - 1:33 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYT St John's

29h 28m2 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 852Air Canada

3+ days ago

Sun, 29 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

5:15 a.m. - 11:50 p.m.YYT St John's-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

21h 05m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

8:45 a.m. - 7:07 p.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYT St John's

31h 52m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Halifax Intl

C$ 860Air Canada

2 days ago

Mon, 25 Jan - Thu, 4 Feb

6:15 p.m. - 12:40 a.m.YYT St John's-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

32h 55m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

5:15 p.m. - 12:50 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYT St John's

29h 05m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 873Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Mon, 25 Jan - Thu, 4 Feb

7:40 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.YYT St John's-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17h 20m2 stops Halifax Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

5:15 p.m. - 12:50 a.m.SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-YYT St John's

29h 05m2 stops Bogotá El Dorado Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 880Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

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How much is a round-trip flight from St. John's to San José? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from St. John's to San José departing in november.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from St. John's to San José?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from St. John's to San José.
How long does a flight from St. John's to San José take?
A direct flight from St. John's to San José takes 00m, covering 8,230 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from St. John's to San José?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a St. John's to San José flight?
Round-trip flights from St. John's to San José range from C$ 988 to C$ 1,352, with an average of C$ 1,127 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 988 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from St. John's to San José changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 828 to C$ 7,636. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from St. John's to San José looking right now?
One-way fares from St. John's to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 986, which is 25% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO)?
San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 42 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Alamo
• Payless
Which airports can I use when flying from St. John's to San José?
Flights from St. John's to San José usually depart from St John's (YYT) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).
Which airports do connecting flights from St. John's to San José pass through?
Connecting flights from St. John's to San José most commonly pass through:

• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 69% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 31% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from St. John's to San José?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from St. John's to San José. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 987 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 1,233, a difference of C$ 246.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from St. John's to San José?
Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 51m, compared with 12h 57m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).
What is the time difference between St. John's and San José?
San José is 2 hours behind St. John's (Central Time vs Newfoundland Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
Which popular places can I visit in San José?
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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average C$ 987, about C$ 246 less than Sunday fares (20% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your St. John's to San José trip for December. Fares historically average C$ 832 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 608 less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).

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