Baltimore to San José (Alajuela) (BWI–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: Aug 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.
BWI–SJO had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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 2,069 miles in 4h 45m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San José (Alajuela) from Baltimore
| Metric | BWI→SJO | IAD→SJO | ILG→SJO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BWI | – | 45 mi | 66 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – | – |
| Flight time | 4h 45m | 4h 56m | 4h 11m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BWI: EDT · SJO: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Baltimore, it's 4:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
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BWI–SJO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BWI to SJO
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in August 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.
BWI to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BWI to SJO is about 4 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,069 miles (3,330 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD) and Wilmington (ILG).