The Juan Santamaría International Airport (IATA code: SJO, ICAO code: MROC), also known as San José Airport, is the main international airport in Costa Rica. It is located in the canton of Alajuela, Alajuela Province, approximately 20 km (12 miles) from downtown San José, serving the capital and the greater Central Valley metropolitan area.
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Contact information
Flight departures and arrivals
Check real-time flight status at San José Airport - Juan Santamaría (SJO) (SJO). Review schedules and possible delays before heading to the terminal or arranging your transportation.
Ground transportation
The airport is connected to San José and Alajuela by taxis, public buses, rental cars and private transfers. Travel times depend on traffic conditions across the Central Valley road network, particularly on routes leading into the capital.
Passengers can board taxis near the arrivals area without taking a shuttle. It is advisable to confirm the fare or estimated cost before departure, particularly for longer journeys.
Bus stops are located outside the terminal, on the north side of the main parking garage. Passengers must leave the building and follow the signs toward the public transportation stops.
Buses can be convenient for travelers with light luggage whose destinations are close to the routes served. Reaching a specific hotel or continuing to other parts of Costa Rica may require an additional connection.
Rental vehicles are not always collected directly outside the terminal. Companies such as Alamo and Enterprise provide shuttle transportation to off-airport facilities where customers pick up their vehicles.
Before traveling, passengers should confirm the meeting point, pickup arrangements and vehicle return procedures with their rental company.
Airport facilities
Hotels near the airport
The areas surrounding the airport, particularly Alajuela and Río Segundo, offer hotels and other accommodation suitable for passengers in transit, travelers with early morning flights and those arriving in Costa Rica late at night.
Several hotels near the terminal provide airport shuttle services, although availability, operating hours and possible charges vary by property.
Travelers can also stay in San José, which offers a wider selection of hotels. However, reaching the airport from the city requires a longer journey, and travel times can be affected by traffic throughout the Central Valley.
Location
- Country Costa Rica
- Region Alajuela Province
- Subregion Alajuela Canton
- Locality Alajuela
- Elevation 929 m (3048 ft)
- Coordinates 9.993903, -84.208856
Airlines and destinations
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 United Airlines
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Washington - Dulles (IAD) Chicago - O'Hare (ORD) Houston - George Bush (IAH) Newark - Liberty (EWR) San Francisco (SFO) Los Angeles (LAX) Showing 6 of 7 · Show more destinations |
 Avianca
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Miami (MIA) El Salvador (SAL) Mexico City (MEX) Tocumen (PTY) El Dorado (BOG) La Aurora (GUA) |
 Avianca Costa Rica
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Miami (MIA) El Salvador (SAL) Mexico City (MEX) El Dorado (BOG) La Aurora (GUA) |
 SANSA
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Aeropuerto de Nosara (NOB) Aeropuerto de Guanacaste (LIR) Aeropuerto de Puerto Jiménez (PJM) Aeropuerto de Quepos - La Managua (XQP) Aeropuerto de Tamarindo (TNO) |
 Volaris
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Miami (MIA) El Salvador (SAL) Mexico City (MEX) Cancún (CUN) La Aurora (GUA) |
 Air Canada
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Miami (MIA) Toronto Pearson (YYZ) Montreal-Trudeau (YUL) La Aurora (GUA) |
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Nearby airports
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La Managua Airport (XQP) 38.4 mi (61.8 km)
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Cobano Airport (ACO) 63.6 mi (102.3 km)
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Nosara Airport (NOB) 98.3 mi (158.2 km)
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Aeropuerto de Liberia - Daniel Oduber Quirós (LIR) 99.8 mi (160.6 km)
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Tamarindo Airport (TNO) 111.4 mi (179.2 km)
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Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM) 118.3 mi (190.3 km)