Baltimore to San José (Alajuela) (BWI–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN602
WN Southwest
7M8
8:45 AM
EDT
11:30 AM
CST
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1990
WN Southwest
7M8
1:10 PM
CST TM
7:50 PM
EDT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN607
WN Southwest
38M
1:15 PM
CST TM
6:50 PM
EDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Baltimore to San José (Alajuela)
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 2,069 mi 4h 45m nonstop -2h behind 34 1-stop hubs

BWI–SJO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,069 miles in approximately 4h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BWI–SJO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 2 7M8 4h45 30%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 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, BWI to SJO direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BWI to SJO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,376
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
BWI → SJO
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
Return
SJO → BWI
20%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
20%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BWI delays →

Other ways to reach San José (Alajuela) from Baltimore

Nearby airports with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.
Metric BWI→SJO IAD→SJO
Distance from BWI 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 2 2
Flight time 4h 45m 4h 58m
Departure OTP 30%
Airports within 200 miles of BWI with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Baltimore, it's 4:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
Distance & Flight Time
2,069 mi / 3,330 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 45m.
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.

BWI–SJO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baltimore to San José (Alajuela) route.
Route details
Distance2,069 mi / 3,330 km
Flight time4h 45m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 3 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: BWI
IATA / ICAOBWI / KBWI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation146 ft / 45 m
Destination: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BWI to SJO flights.
Nonstop flights from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport take approximately 4h 45m. The route covers 2,069 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from BWI to SJO. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, PIE, TMB, OPF, TEB, CMH, IAD, YHM, ECP, SRQ, DAL, YYZ, SJU, BDA, MSY, MSP, SXM, JFK, SFO, CUN, ORD, PTY, HOU, MCO, MIA, BNA, CLT, ATL, FLL, IAH, EWR, LAX, DFW and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San José (Alajuela) is 2 hours behind Baltimore.
Yes, return flights from SJO to BWI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD. 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 BWI to SJO

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BWI to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BWI to SJO ranges from 4 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,069 miles (3,330 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD).