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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to San José:

• Earliest: departs at 4:55 pm and lands at 10:24 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:20 pm and lands at 12:49 am.

The flight takes about 5h 29m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to San José:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to San José takes 5h 29m, covering 2,342 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 Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to San José range from $437 to $705, with an average of $544 over the past 12 months. Anything below $437 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the $544 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $360 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $586 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $25–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 195 E2 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Porter Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to San José flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $419 to $2,730. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Air Canada is the only airline on the Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to San José route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to San José are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $271.

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 Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to San José usually depart from Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

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 Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to San José route, 31% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 34m.

One-stop flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to San José most commonly connect through:

• San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL) - 59% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to San José. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $519 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $580, a difference of $61.

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

3 airlines operate flights between Toronto Pearson Intl Airport and San José. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Air Canada
• Porter Airlines
• Air Transat

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 05m, compared with 8h 29m via Miami (MIA) and 8h 34m via San Salvador El Salvador Intl (SAL).

San José is 2 hours behind Toronto Pearson Intl Airport (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.

Among airlines operating Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to San José flights:

• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Porter Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Air Transat: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Air Canada: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Porter Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Transat: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

The Courtyard by Marriott is a casual choice that is only a 5-minute drive from Juan Santamaría International Airport and provides a free 24/7 airport shuttle service for guests. The Holiday Inn Express is a simple option that is just a 7-minute drive from the airport and a 10-minute walk to the busy Pedregal metro stop.

As San Juan’s public transportation systems do not connect the airport with the rest of the city, the best way to travel between Juan Santamaría International Airport and downtown San Juan is by either renting a car or taking a taxi. When there is no additional traffic, the trip will take approximately 30 to 35 minutes.

There are no indoor smoking areas in Juan Santamaría International Airport. However, there are some designated smoking areas outside of the airport, several of which are located near the parking structures. Each of these are clearly marked with official airport signs and contain ashtrays and trash cans.

If you are travelling with a lot of luggage, consider hiring one of the Skycap porters at Juan Santamaría International Airport. These porters are located in the arrivals terminal and can help bring your luggage anywhere within the airport grounds. Current rates are always posted on the airport walls.