White Plains to San José (Alajuela) (HPN–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MCO Orlando 6h 48m ADB6LXJ B6F9Q6 Orlando (MCO) to San José (Alajuela) flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 2m ADB6SGX B6NK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San José (Alajuela) flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 13m AMDLKE DLKL Atlanta (ATL) to San José (Alajuela) flights
CLT Charlotte 19h 52m AAEJA AA Charlotte (CLT) to San José (Alajuela) flights
ORD Chicago 19h 56m AAASASP UA Chicago (ORD) to San José (Alajuela) flights
IAD Dulles ~7h 17m EJALXJTJ Dulles (IAD) to San José (Alajuela) flights
JFK New York ~7h 58m TJ B6 New York (JFK) to San José (Alajuela) flights
YUL Montréal ~8h 27m TJ ACTS Montréal (YUL) to San José (Alajuela) flights
SJU San Juan ~8h 47m B6LXJ B6 San Juan (SJU) to San José (Alajuela) flights
MSP Minneapolis ~9h 18m DL Minneapolis (MSP) to San José (Alajuela) flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
White Plains to San José (Alajuela)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between HPN and SJO, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HPN to SJO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
366
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
HPN → SJO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
SJO → HPN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HPN delays →

Other ways to reach San José (Alajuela) from White Plains

Nearby airports with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.
Metric HPN→SJO TEB→SJO JFK→SJO
Distance from HPN 24 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of HPN with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in White Plains, it's 4:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
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.

HPN–SJO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the White Plains to San José (Alajuela) route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HPN
IATA / ICAOHPN / KHPN
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.4M
Elevation439 ft / 134 m
Destination: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HPN to SJO flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
San José (Alajuela) is 2 hours behind White Plains.
Yes, return flights from SJO to HPN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, JFK and EWR. 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.

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 Teterboro (TEB), New York (JFK) and Newark (EWR).