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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN538
WN Southwest
B38M
9:50 AM
EDT
1:05 PM
CST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TWY983
TWY TWY
9:30 AM
CST
2:22 PM
EDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3381
WN Southwest
B38M
12:50 PM
CST TM
6:15 PM
EDT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Nashville to San José (Alajuela)
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,812 mi 4h 15m nonstop -2h behind 36 1-stop hubs

BNA–SJO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. TWY and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,812 miles in approximately 4h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNA–SJO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 1 100%
WN Southwest Airlines 1 B38M 4h15 100%
Aircraft on this route
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY + WN (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BNA to SJO direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to SJO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,626
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
SJO → BNA
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 4:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
Distance & Flight Time
1,812 mi / 2,916 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 15m.
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 time4h 15m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 4h 15m. The route covers 1,812 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: TWY and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from BNA to SJO. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, PIE, ECP, DAL, SUS, SRQ, CMH, TMB, OPF, ILM, MSY, CUN, SJU, TEB, MSP, BDA, YUL, SXM, JFK, IAH, YYZ, DFW, SFO, IAD, HOU, EWR, ATL, MIA, CLT, MCO, FLL, AMS, BWI, LAX, ORD and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San José (Alajuela) is 2 hours behind Nashville.
Yes, return flights from SJO to BNA 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 BNA to SJO

Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) are connected by nonstop service from TWY and Southwest Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BNA to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNA to SJO ranges from 4 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,812 miles (2,916 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.