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

A nonstop flight from Gainesville to San José takes 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.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $683 to $2,513. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Gainesville to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $600, which is 37% above the typical average for this route.

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

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

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 42% on flights from Gainesville to San José. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $604 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,038, a difference of $434.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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.

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.