Nashville to San José (Alajuela) (BNA–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 25 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 55m ADG4NK B6NK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San José (Alajuela) flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 6m AFAMDL DLKL Atlanta (ATL) to San José (Alajuela) flights
MCO Orlando 6h 6m F9NKWN B6F9Q6 Orlando (MCO) to San José (Alajuela) flights
MIA Miami 6h 25m AAATBA AAAVGB Miami (MIA) to San José (Alajuela) flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 36m AAWN AA Charlotte (CLT) to San José (Alajuela) flights
HOU Houston 6h 48m WN WN Houston (HOU) to San José (Alajuela) flights
IAH Houston 7h 1m CMEKNH ACUA Houston (IAH) to San José (Alajuela) flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 15m AAASAY AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San José (Alajuela) flights
CUN Cancún 7h 37m WN Q6Y4 Cancún (CUN) to San José (Alajuela) flights
DEN Denver 9h 40m F9UAWN UAWN Denver (DEN) to San José (Alajuela) flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Nashville to San José (Alajuela)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,812 mi 5h 6m nonstop -1h behind

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

Carriers that operated nonstop BNA–SJO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 0 51%
WN Southwest Airlines 0 51%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY + WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to SJO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,522
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
BNA → SJO
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Return
SJO → BNA
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →

Other ways to reach San José (Alajuela) from Nashville

Nearby airports with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.
Metric BNA→SJO TYS→SJO
Distance from BNA 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 5h 6m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 51%
Airports within 200 miles of BNA with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
San José (Alajuela) is 1 hour behind Nashville.
BNA: CDT · SJO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 5:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
Distance & Flight Time
1,812 mi / 2,916 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 6m gate to gate.
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 BNA

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

Key statistics for the Nashville to San José (Alajuela) route.
Route details
Distance1,812 mi / 2,916 km
Flight time5h 6m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m
Destination: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNA to SJO flights.
Nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport take about 5h 6m gate to gate. The route covers 1,812 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from BNA to SJO: Southwest Airlines, and others. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 6m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Fort Lauderdale Hollywood, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Orlando.
San José (Alajuela) is 1 hour behind Nashville.
Yes, return flights from SJO to BNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TYS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 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).