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Airports near San Jose (SJO)
10 airports within driving distance of Juan Santamaria International Airport. Flying from an alternate airport is the single easiest way to cut your fare — our agents compare them all on one call.
| Airport | Distance | Fly from here | Live board |
|---|---|---|---|
SYQ — Tobias Bolanos International Airport San Jose, Costa Rica | 5 mi (9 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
GPL — Guapiles Airport Guapiles, Costa Rica | 32 mi (51 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
JAP — Chacarita Airport Chacarita, Costa Rica | 38 mi (62 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
XQP — Quepos Managua Airport Quepos, Costa Rica | 38 mi (62 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
FON — Arenal Airport La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica | 44 mi (71 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
TTQ — Aerotortuguero Airport Roxana, Costa Rica | 50 mi (81 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
TMU — Tambor Airport Nicoya, Costa Rica | 58 mi (93 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
BCL — Barra del Colorado Airport Pococi, Costa Rica | 68 mi (110 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
LSL — Los Chiles Airport Los Chiles, Costa Rica | 79 mi (128 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
PBP — Islita Airport Nandayure, Costa Rica | 80 mi (128 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
Frequently asked questions
What airports are near San Jose?
Besides Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), travelers can use Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ, 5 mi), Guapiles Airport (GPL, 32 mi), Chacarita Airport (JAP, 38 mi), Quepos Managua Airport (XQP, 38 mi) and others — all within driving distance.
Is it cheaper to fly from an alternate airport?
Often yes. Fares between nearby airports on the same route regularly differ by $100 or more, especially around holidays. Low-cost carriers also tend to favor secondary airports.
How do I compare fares across all airports near San Jose at once?
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