FLIGHT INFORMATION

How to Get to Costa Rica by Air (San José – SJO)

Official Arrival Airport for the Congress

All international participants attending the Congress in Costa Rica should plan to arrive at:

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) – San José, Costa Rica

 

This is the country’s main international gateway and is located approximately 20–30 minutes from downtown San José, the capital city and main hub for international travel.

 

San José (SJO) is served by numerous international airlines and offers direct and connecting flights from North America, Europe, Latin America, and selected global hubs.

✈️ Airlines Flying Directly to San José (SJO)

 

Below is a list of major international airlines that operate flights to San José, Costa Rica. Participants are encouraged to book directly through the airline’s official website.

 

Major International Airlines

  • 🌐 American Airlines — https://www.aa.com
  • 🌐 United Airlines — https://www.united.com
  • 🌐 Delta Air Lines — https://www.delta.com
  • 🌐 JetBlue Airways — https://www.jetblue.com
  • 🌐 Air Canada — https://www.aircanada.com
  • 🌐 Avianca — https://www.avianca.com
  • 🌐 Copa Airlines — https://www.copaair.com
  • 🌐 Iberia — https://www.iberia.com
  • 🌐 Lufthansa — https://www.lufthansa.com
  • 🌐 KLM Royal Dutch Airlines — https://www.klm.com
  • 🌐 British Airways (seasonal) — https://www.britishairways.com
  • 🌐 Air France — https://www.airfrance.com
  • 🌐 Southwest Airlines — https://www.southwest.com
  • 🌐 Spirit Airlines — https://www.spirit.com
  • 🌐 Frontier Airlines — https://www.flyfrontier.com
  • 🌐 Alaska Airlines — https://www.alaskaair.com
  • 🌐 Volaris / Volaris Costa Rica — https://www.volaris.com
  • 🌐 Viva (Viva Aerobus) — https://www.vivaaerobus.com
  • 🌐 LATAM Airlines — https://www.latam.com

 

Juan Santamaría International Airport is served by over 25 international carriers connecting Costa Rica with major global regions.

🌎 Direct International Flight Connections to San José (SJO)

 

The following cities currently offer non-stop or direct international flights to San José (subject to airline schedules and seasonality):

 

North America

  • Miami (MIA)
  • Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
  • Orlando (MCO)
  • Atlanta (ATL)
  • Houston (IAH / HOU)
  • Newark / New York (EWR / JFK)
  • San Francisco (SFO)
  • Los Angeles (LAX – seasonal)
  • Washington, D.C. (IAD – seasonal)
  • Chicago (ORD – seasonal)
  • Denver (DEN – seasonal)
  • Baltimore (BWI)
  • Nashville (BNA)
  • Charlotte (CLT)
  • Toronto (YYZ)
  • Montreal (YUL)
  • Vancouver (YVR)

 

Daily nonstop services are widely available from major U.S. hubs such as Miami, Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale, and Charlotte via leading airlines

Europe

  • Madrid (MAD)
  • Amsterdam (AMS)
  • Frankfurt (FRA)
  • London Gatwick (LGW – seasonal)

 

European airlines including Iberia, KLM, Lufthansa, and British Airways operate long-haul routes connecting Europe directly to San José

Latin America & Caribbean

  • Mexico City (MEX)
  • Bogotá (BOG)
  • Lima (LIM)
  • Panama City (PTY)
  • Guatemala City (GUA)
  • San Salvador (SAL)
  • Managua (MGA)
  • Cancún (CUN)
  • Monterrey (MTY)

 

San José is a regional aviation hub with direct connections across Central and South America via airlines such as Copa Airlines, Avianca, and regional carriers.

🧭 Travel Tips for ISoP Participants

  • Always book flights to San José (SJO), not Liberia (LIR)
  • We recommend arriving at least one day before the Congress
  • September is a high travel period in Costa Rica, so early booking is strongly advised
  • If a direct flight is not available from your city, convenient one-stop connections are available via major hubs such as Miami, Panama City, Madrid, and Houston

 

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