Nashville to San José (Alajuela) (BNA–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BNA–SJO had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,812 miles in 5h 6m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San José (Alajuela) from Nashville
| Metric | BNA→SJO | TYS→SJO |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from BNA | – | 152 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – |
| Flight time | 5h 6m | 1h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 51% | – |
Travel Essentials
BNA: CDT · SJO: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 5:00 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.
No rail connection exists. WeGo bus Route 18 runs from downtown Nashville to BNA in 30–40 minutes (fare $2, transfers free with transfer slip) but service ends in the early evening. Not suitable for early-morning or late-night flights.
Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes depending on traffic on I-40. Taxis run $25–35. Short-term parking is $3/20 minutes; economy lots cost $7–10/day with free shuttle.
BNA–SJO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BNA to SJO
Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
BNA to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BNA to SJO is about 5 hours 6 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,812 miles (2,916 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fort Lauderdale Hollywood, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).