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.
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 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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 2 | B38M | 4h45 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
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 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 2 | – | 2 |
| Flight time | 4h 45m | 4h 56m | 4h 11m |
| Departure OTP | 73% | – | – |
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) 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 is about 4 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,069 miles (3,330 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fort Lauderdale Hollywood, Orlando and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD) and Wilmington (ILG).