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  "@type": "Airport",
  "address": {
    "@type": "PostalAddress",
    "addressCountry": "Costa Rica",
    "addressLocality": "San Jos\u00e9"
  },
  "airlines": [
    "Avianca Costa Rica",
    "Copa Airlines",
    "American Airlines"
  ],
  "amenityFeature": [
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      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "45 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Domestic to International Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to Domestic Connection Time",
      "value": "75 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "International to International Connection Time",
      "value": "90 minutes"
    },
    {
      "@type": "LocationFeatureSpecification",
      "name": "Interline Connection Time",
      "value": "120 minutes"
    }
  ],
  "city": "San Jos\u00e9",
  "code": "SJO",
  "comparison_tool_link": "/compare/SJO",
  "connection_tips": "Immigration and customs processing at SJO can take over an hour during peak tourist seasons (December-April). For ground transportation, use only official orange taxis with yellow medallions, which are metered and available 24/7 Operationally, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into San Jos\u00e9 rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Panama City, Barra del Colorado Airport, Tob\u00edas Bola\u00f1os International Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Avianca Costa Rica, Copa Airlines, American Airlines, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as San Jos\u00e9's time-saving link to the rest of Costa Rica.\n\nIf connecting between the main terminal (Terminal M) and the domestic Sansa terminal (Terminal D), allow at least 15 minutes for the walk and re-clearing security When delays ripple through the schedule, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into San Jos\u00e9 rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Panama City, Barra del Colorado Airport, Tob\u00edas Bola\u00f1os International Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Avianca Costa Rica, Copa Airlines, American Airlines, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as San Jos\u00e9's time-saving link to the rest of Costa Rica.\n\nUber is available but drivers may ask to meet at the departures level or the bus stop to avoid taxi conflicts At street level, a pre-arranged pickup or host contact is the useful backup, because the airport is really the handoff into San Jos\u00e9 rather than a place to wait around. The meaningful alternates are Panama City, Barra del Colorado Airport, Tob\u00edas Bola\u00f1os International Airport, which is why the backup plan matters more than the terminal amenities. Scheduled service is carried by Avianca Costa Rica, Copa Airlines, American Airlines, so the first bank of the day is the one to watch. In practice, that means the airport works as San Jos\u00e9's time-saving link to the rest of Costa Rica.",
  "country": "Costa Rica",
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  "flight_search_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=CRC",
  "frequent_traveler_tip": [
    "Juan Santamar\u00eda offers separate security for domestic gates upstairs.",
    "Official orange taxis are worth using here because airport staff can back fare disputes.",
    "The farthest gates are still a short walk apart, so tight legal connections are realistic.",
    "Uber pickups often work best near departures because curbside taxi tensions remain common.",
    "The 24-hour Starbucks is useful when red-eye arrivals beat most other food counters open."
  ],
  "global_map_link": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=MROC",
  "google_maps_reviews": {
    "rating": 0.0,
    "recent_reviews": [],
    "total_reviews": 0
  },
  "hotel_affiliate_link": "https://book.beatthatflight.com.au/?currency=CRC",
  "iataCode": "SJO",
  "icao": "MROC",
  "international": true,
  "last_modified": "June 2026",
  "last_updated": "2026-03-30",
  "latitude": 9.998,
  "layover_planner_info": "Buses/taxis to city; lounges airside.",
  "longitude": -84.204,
  "mct_domestic_to_domestic": 45,
  "mct_domestic_to_international": 75,
  "mct_interline": 120,
  "mct_international_to_domestic": 75,
  "mct_international_to_international": 90,
  "missed_connection_help": "Airline desks near check-in.",
  "name": "Juan Santamar\u00eda International Airport",
  "region": "North America",
  "related_airports": [
    {
      "code": "PTY",
      "name": "Panama City"
    },
    {
      "code": "BCL",
      "name": "Barra del Colorado Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "SYQ",
      "name": "Tob\u00edas Bola\u00f1os International Airport"
    },
    {
      "code": "XQP",
      "name": "Quepos Managua Airport"
    }
  ],
  "terminal_info": "Two terminals: Terminal M (main/international, 3 levels) and Terminal D (domestic, Sansa flights only). Three VIP lounges: Avianca Club, Copa Club, VIP Lounge BAC Credomatic (Gate 19-20, 4:30 AM-4:30 PM), Star Alliance VIP Lounge (Gate 5, 4:30 AM-8 PM). Free WiFi for 3 hours. Starbucks 24/7, other dining near Gates 5-8.\n\nWalking between the farthest gates takes only about seven minutes, which is one of SJO's quiet strengths for self-managing a connection. The airport also offers free luggage wrapping services and a fast-track security option on the second floor, so experienced travelers can often save time by heading upstairs instead of joining the first screening line they see at ground level.\n\nUnder construction: $62.2M west terminal expansion with self-service facilities (2025). 2.6 million tourists (2024). Orange taxis with yellow medallions use meters.",
  "terminal_map_url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Santamar%C3%ADa_International_Airport"
}