{ "response": { "Key": "BOS-SJO", "orig": { "code": "BOS", "type": "airport", "city": "Boston", "fullCity": "Boston, Massachusetts", "airport": "Logan Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "SJO", "type": "airport", "city": "San José", "fullCity": "San José, Costa Rica", "airport": "Juan Santamaría Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Boston to San José?", "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Boston to San José. The quickest one-stop options connect via Newark (United, about 7 hours 38 minutes total with a short layover) or New York JFK (JetBlue, roughly 8 hours 12 minutes). Other common connections route through Miami, Dallas/Fort Worth, or Toronto, with total travel times generally between 7.5 and 9 hours.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "redeye_flights" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in San José?", "answer": "From Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), licensed orange airport taxis are readily available and accept both Costa Rican colónes and U.S. dollars, providing the fastest and most direct ride to downtown San José, about 20 km away. Public buses run 24/7 with departures roughly every 10 minutes during working hours, offering the most economical option from a stop near the terminal. Ride-sharing services like Uber operate in the area but may face pick-up restrictions directly at the terminal, so many travelers walk a short distance to meet drivers. Car rentals are on-site from major agencies, though driving in San José can be challenging due to traffic and narrow streets. The airport taxi tends to be the most used by international visitors for its convenience and fixed rates.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1355176469&title=Juan_Santamar%C3%ADa_International_Airport", "title": "Juan Santamaría International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2005-03-20T10:54:40Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan%20Santamar%C3%ADa%20International%20Airport", "title": "Juan Santamaría International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T22:20:36Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Santamaria_International_Airport", "title": "Juan Santamaría International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2005-03-20T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20airports%20in%20Costa%20Rica", "title": "List of airports in Costa Rica", "time_published": "2025-10-21T05:05:04Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Santamaría", "title": "Juan Santamaría", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-15T19:46:26Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Boston to San José?", "answer": "Average fares from Boston to San José bottom out around $332 in late September, making early fall the cheapest stretch to fly. September ($343) and October ($347) are the cheapest months overall, with January close behind at $370. The most expensive period is late December, when average fares climb to about $470, with December ($444) and July ($433) the priciest months.", "methodology": "Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Boston to San José?", "answer": "For Boston to San José, the best fares come when you book roughly 4-7 weeks ahead of departure, averaging around $294. Booking too early—say 5 months out—can cost over $400, while last-minute fares climb back above $300. For summer or holiday travel, aim for the earlier end of that window or slightly sooner, as peak-demand dates tend to sell out of the cheapest buckets.", "methodology": "Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Boston to San José?", "answer": "No overnight (red-eye) flights operate from Boston to San José, Costa Rica — neither nonstop red-eyes nor connecting itineraries with a red-eye long leg were found on this route.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Boston to San José?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Boston to San José. The most frequent one‑stop connections are operated by United via Newark (about 7 flights daily), Air Canada via Toronto (3 daily), and American via Miami (3 daily), with JetBlue also offering a couple of daily flights via Fort Lauderdale. Other connecting options include American via Dallas/Fort Worth, Air Canada via Toronto City Centre, JetBlue via New York JFK, Avianca via San Salvador, and United via Houston. Typical per‑carrier fares are not available for this route.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Boston and San José?", "answer": "Common layovers between Boston and San José include Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Atlanta, and Panama City. Miami and Fort Lauderdale offer extensive connections to Central America with short onward flights. Atlanta provides a major hub with frequent departures. Panama City allows efficient transfers via Copa Airlines and visa‑free transit for many nationalities." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to San José?", "answer": "December to April is the dry season, offering sunny skies and lower humidity, though it's peak tourist time. May and November are transitional months with fewer crowds and occasional showers." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Boston to San José?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months, proof of onward or return travel, payment for baggage, and check if you need a visa or a vaccination certificate like yellow fever." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in San José?", "answer": "San José is served by Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), the only commercial airport in the city. It is located about 20 minutes northwest of downtown and handles all international and domestic flights." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Logan Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Boston, the most popular and economical way to reach Logan Airport is the MBTA's Blue Line subway or Silver Line bus, both offering frequent service directly to the terminals. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft, as well as taxis, provide door-to-door convenience and are the fastest option outside peak traffic, though they cost more. The Logan Express bus from Back Bay is a comfortable middle ground, while driving and parking at the airport is possible but expensive and subject to congestion.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://massport.com/logan-airport", "title": "Boston Logan International Airport | Massport", "favicon": "https://massport.com/themes/custom/massport/favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-05-18T12:00:00Z" }, { "url": "http://www.massport.com/logan-airport/to-from-logan/", "title": "How to Get to Logan Airport | Massport", "time_published": "2026-04-07T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/ntap_aug_18/NE10001.html", "title": "Massachusetts. Boston-Logan International Airport (KBOS) Land & Hold Operations", "favicon": "https://faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/ntap_aug_18/assets/img/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/ntap_feb_18/NE17000.html", "title": "Massachusetts. Prototype Runway Status Lights (RWSL) at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan%20Express", "title": "Logan Express", "time_published": "2026-04-03T22:49:32Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San José airport?", "answer": "Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods. Several nearby hotels like the Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton are connected by shuttle and located within a mile of the airport.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/costa-rica/alajuela/activities/costa_rica_sjo_airport_to_san_jos%C3%A9_hotels_nearby_private_shuttle-XF7A2K?property=SJOAP", "title": "Costa Rica SJO Airport to San José Hotels nearby Private Shuttle", "time_published": "2026-05-04T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/costa-rica/alajuela/activities/private_transfer_sjo_airport_to_jaco_los_sue%C3%B1os_marriott_hotels-XB84BN?property=SJOAC", "title": "Private Transfer SJO Airport to Jaco / Los Sueños Marriott Hotels", "time_published": "2026-05-04T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/san-jose-airport-guide-cr.htm", "title": "San Jose Airport Guide (SJO) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:18Z" }, { "url": "https://www.hilton.com/en/locations/costa-rica/san-jose/sjo-juan-santamaria-international-airport/", "title": "Hotels near Juan Santamaria International Airport, San José, Costa Rica - Find Hotels - Hilton", "time_published": "2025-08-21T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1355176469&title=Juan_Santamar%C3%ADa_International_Airport", "title": "Juan Santamaría International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2005-03-20T10:54:40Z" }, { "url": "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?hl=gsw&id=com.frugalflyer.airport.sjo", "title": "Juan Santamaría Airport Info – Apps bei Google Play", "favicon": "https://www.gstatic.com/android/market_images/web/favicon_v3.ico" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Boston to San José?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service between Boston and San José, so flights connect through hubs like Newark, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or Toronto. The most common aircraft on the longer connecting leg is the Boeing 737 MAX 8, followed by the Airbus A320-100 and Airbus A321-100. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these flights.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Boston to San José?", "answer": "The carriers operating one-stop connecting service from Boston to San José are United (Star Alliance), American (oneworld), Air Canada (Star Alliance), JetBlue (no alliance), and Avianca (Star Alliance). So Star Alliance members United, Air Canada, and Avianca all serve the route, as does oneworld member American, while JetBlue is the notable unaligned carrier.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Boston?", "answer": "At Boston Logan, departing passengers for San José can access several lounges. The Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club in Terminal B (open 05:00–23:00) offers a highly rated space with a 4.7 rating, accessible via Priority Pass or Chase Sapphire Reserve card. In Terminal C, The Lounge (open 06:00–22:30) provides a standard Priority Pass option, while Delta Sky Club is available for eligible Delta flyers. For international departures from Terminal E, the Air France Lounge (open 08:00–13:30) and the Lufthansa Lounge (with direct boarding and views of Boston Harbor) are accessible with eligible status, business class tickets, or select memberships.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/logan-international", "title": "Logan International Airport BOS Lounges - BOS Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://my.prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c", "time_published": "2024-11-05T16:20:09Z" }, { "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/united-states/boston-sky-club-airport-map", "title": "Boston Logan (BOS) Airport Map & Lounges | Delta Air Lines", "time_published": "2024-07-17T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/logan-international/bos8-air-france-lounge", "title": "Air France Lounge BOS AIRPORT Terminal E Boston MA Logan International | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://my.prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/BOS/lufthansa-lounge-terminal-e-DPm6RHJhaY", "title": "Lufthansa Lounge at Logan International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-centurion-card-idc-en/BOS/Lufthansa-Lounge-Terminal-E-DPm6RHJhaY/", "title": "Lufthansa Lounge at Logan International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Boston to San José?", "answer": "Baggage policies vary by airline and fare type. Basic economy is restrictive and may not include a checked bag, while standard international economy often includes one checked bag. A carry-on is typically included on most fares." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Boston to San José?", "answer": "Flights from Boston to San José usually offer Economy and, on some airlines, flat-bed Business class; Premium Economy is uncommon." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium cabin tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not." } } } }