Atlanta to San José (Alajuela) (ATL–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 2h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: KL | 9 | 752, 757 | 2h37-4h01 | SkyTeam | KL | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach San José (Alajuela) from Atlanta
| Metric | ATL→SJO | TYS→SJO |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ATL | – | 152 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 16 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 37m | 1h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 84% | – |
Travel Essentials
ATL: EDT · SJO: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 4:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
ATL to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ATL to SJO ranges from 2 hours 37 minutes to 4 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,634 miles (2,629 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 39 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).