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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Guadalajara to San José:

• Earliest: departs at 8:33 pm and lands at 11:53 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:42 pm and lands at 12:02 am.

The flight takes about 3h 20m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Guadalajara to San José:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Guadalajara to San José takes 3h 20m, covering 1,463 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 Guadalajara to San José range from $281 to $384, with an average of $321 over the past 12 months. Anything below $281 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 19% above the $321 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $276 round-trip via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY), compared to $298 for nonstop.

Volaris is the only airline operating Guadalajara to San José flights. 69% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $53–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Volaris Costa Rica. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $295 to $1,330. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Guadalajara to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $222, which is 18% 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 Guadalajara to San José usually depart from Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Guadalajara to San José route, 31% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 53m.

One-stop flights from Guadalajara to San José most commonly connect through:

• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 83% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Guadalajara to San José. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $302 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $365, a difference of $63.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Volaris Costa Rica operates flights between Guadalajara and San José.

Flying via Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 31m, compared with 7h 46m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) and 8h 44m via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY).

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.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Volaris Costa Rica: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.