Atlanta to San José (Alajuela) (ATL–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
F9215
F9 Frontier
321
8:30 AM
EDT TN
10:30 AM
CST
4h
M T W T F S S
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DL1937
DL Delta
757
10:34 AM
EDT TI
12:32 PM
CST
3h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1825
DL Delta
752
11:05 AM
EDT TI
1:05 PM
CST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1931
DL Delta
757
7:24 PM
EDT TI
9:15 PM
CST
3h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1794
DL Delta
757
7:00 AM
CST TM
1:05 PM
EDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AF2718
AF Air France
757
7:00 AM
CST TM
12:04 PM
EDT
4h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL756
DL Delta
8:41 AM
CST
2:12 PM
EDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1756
DL Delta
752
1:20 PM
CST TM
7:33 PM
EDT
4h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2174
AF Air France
757
1:20 PM
CST TM
7:33 PM
EDT
4h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2093
AF Air France
752
2:35 PM
CST TM
7:47 PM
EDT
4h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1834
DL Delta
752
2:40 PM
CST TM
8:55 PM
EDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F9214
F9 Frontier
321
3:41 PM
CST
9:35 PM
EDT
3h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2071
AF Air France
757
3:46 PM
CST TM
9:00 PM
EDT
4h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Atlanta to San José (Alajuela)
2 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 1,634 mi 3h 51m nonstop -2h behind 48 1-stop hubs

ATL–SJO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,634 miles in approximately 3h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ATL–SJO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 15 752, 757 3h51-4h 43% SkyTeam
F9 Frontier 3 321 4h 43%
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – F9
752 Boeing 757-200 – DL
757 Boeing 757 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (15 flights/wk, 83%)
Unaffiliated: F9 (3 flights/wk, 17%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ATL to SJO direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
31
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ATL to SJO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,723
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ATL → SJO
43%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
43%
Return
SJO → ATL
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
54%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San José (Alajuela) is 2 hours behind Atlanta.
ATL: EDT · SJO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 4:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
Distance & Flight Time
1,634 mi / 2,629 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 51m to 4h 0m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Costa Rica visa-free for stays up to 180 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least one day beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required and airlines will check before boarding. Proof of funds (USD 100 per month of stay) may be requested at immigration.

Getting to ATL

MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.

Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.

ATL–SJO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Atlanta to San José (Alajuela) route.
Route details
Distance1,634 mi / 2,629 km
Flight time3h 51m to 4h
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights18 out / 31 return
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ATL to SJO flights.
Nonstop flights from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport take approximately 3h 51m to 4h. The route covers 1,634 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Frontier.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from ATL to SJO. The return direction has about 31 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, PIE, TMB, ECP, SRQ, DAL, ILM, CMH, CTG, SJU, MSY, TEB, BDA, SXM, MSP, YUL, GDL, YYZ, SFO, BOG, HOU, SAL, UIO, IAH, DFW, FLL, CUN, MIA, BNA, PTY, MCO, IAD, BWI, MEX, CLT, LIM, LAX, GUA, EWR, ORD, DEN, MAD, ZRH, CDG, SDQ, AMS, FRA and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San José (Alajuela) is 2 hours behind Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from SJO to ATL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ATL to SJO

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Frontier. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ATL to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ATL to SJO ranges from 3 hours 51 minutes to 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,634 miles (2,629 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 31 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.