Juan Santamaria International Airport

Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) at a glance

Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) is one of the main arrival points for San José, Costa Rica. A pre-booked private transfer is the calmest way to clear the airport and get to your accommodation: fixed price at booking, a driver tracking your flight so they’re waiting when you arrive, and free cancellation up to 24 hours before your booked pickup time.

Juan Santamaria International Airport to San José: transfer guide

Distance and journey time from Juan Santamaria International Airport vary by destination across San José. Downtown transfers are typically the shortest. Suburban hotels add 10–20 minutes during peak hours. Our drivers know the local pickup zones and the fastest live route, so the price you book is the price you pay regardless of route choice.

What's included

• Meet-and-greet on arrival with your name on a sign
• Flight tracking : no surcharge for delays or earlier landings
• 45 minutes free wait at the airport, then a clearly priced extension
• Vehicle to fit your group : sedan, estate, MPV, or 7/8-seater
• Child seats on request : booster, toddler, or infant, free

Booking a transfer from Juan Santamaria International Airport

The form above is already pre-filled with Juan Santamaria International Airport. Add your drop-off address, pickup time, and party size. The fare updates instantly. Pay with Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Alipay, iDEAL | Wero, PayPal, or major local methods.

Travelling the other direction? Switch the From / To order in the form to book a return leg from your hotel back to Juan Santamaria International Airport: same fixed price, same fleet, same operator standards.