Travelling from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know
San Jose is 14 hours behind Hong Kong and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your HKG to SJO flight.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Hong Kong International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between HKG and SJO include:
Los Angeles International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
P38,665 is the best price for a one-way Hong Kong International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. A return flight starts from P80,621. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HKG to SJO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from HKG to SJO.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Handy information about Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
HKG is located at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
73.04% of flights leaving from Hong Kong International Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Hong Kong to Hong Kong International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near HKG. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
Book a hotel near SJO if you're taking a late Hong Kong International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car and discover San Jose and beyond with your own set of wheels. NextCar, Europcar and Dollar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose
Juan Santamaria International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of San Jose. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit San Jose. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.
When reserving your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in San Jose, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HKG to SJO in January. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Costa Rica
You've done San Jose, now it's time to discover other parts of Costa Rica. Travel around 113 kilometres east to Limon to check off its top sights. From Veragua Rainforest Park to Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose, Alajuela is another favourite stop in Costa Rica. Start your sightseeing at La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto.