What airport should I arrive to?

For the Teen Homestay Program in San Jose, you should arrive at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) where you will be met by a school representative in the arrival's hall.  You will be taken to your host family.

When should I arrive?

You should arrive on Sunday and arrange to depart on a Saturday. We ask that you do your best to arrange a flight that arrives between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM.

How can I get to San Jose from the USA /Canada?

There are numerous direct flights between the USA /Canada and San Jose, Costa Rica. Here is a partial list of airlines that fly into Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) (this list is by no means comprehensive so check with your travel agent for additional options):

Air Canada

Air Transat

American Airlines

Delta

US Airways

Can I fly as an Unaccompanied Minor?

Yes, this program does support students travelling as an Unaccompanied Minor. You must advise us in advance if you have booked this service with your airline. Please note: there is a $75 service charge to coordinate the special airport pick-up and drop-off requirements with the host school.

If I want to make my own travel arrangements can you recommend any good travel sites?

There are some great sites out there!  In addition to www.expedia.com, www.expedia.ca, www.travelocity.com and www.travelocity.ca a few of our favorites include www.kayak.com, where you can compare different fares and then book directly through the website offering the best price and www.farecast.com, where you can compare fares and get a forecast of the best time to buy your ticket based on whether or not fares are predicted to go up or down.

And once you have your booking confirmed, be sure to provide us with your travel plans by e-mail so we can inform the school!