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Flights from Gainesville to San José usually depart from Gainesville Regional (GNV) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Gainesville to San José.

Connecting flights from Gainesville to San José most commonly pass through:

• Miami (MIA) - 73% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 27% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the Gainesville to San José route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 42%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $604 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,038: a $434 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica and Museo de Oro. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Gainesville to San José takes 0h 00m, covering 1,366 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $608 to $1,707. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Gainesville to San José are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $332, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Miami (MIA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 01m, compared with 8h 19m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

San José is 2 hours behind Gainesville (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Avis
• Priceless
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Round-trip flights from Gainesville to San José range from $604 to $1,037, with an average of $805 over the past 12 months. Anything below $604 counts as a good deal.