Harlingen to San José (Alajuela) (HRL–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,425 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
IAH Houston 6h 1m ACCMEK ACUA Houston (IAH) to San José (Alajuela) flights
HOU Houston 6h 24m WN WN Houston (HOU) to San José (Alajuela) flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 20m AAEJAIB AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San José (Alajuela) flights
CUN Cancún 8h 50m SY Q6Y4 Cancún (CUN) to San José (Alajuela) flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Harlingen to San José (Alajuela)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,425 mi 0h 30m nonstop -1h behind

HRL–SJO had nonstop service from Global Crossing Airlines Inc., last on the schedule in June 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 1,425 miles in 0h 30m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop HRL–SJO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G6 Global Crossing Airlines Inc. 0 100%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G6 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HRL to SJO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
127
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
HRL → SJO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
SJO → HRL
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. HRL delays →

Other ways to reach San José (Alajuela) from Harlingen

Nearby airports with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.
Metric HRL→SJO MTY→SJO
Distance from HRL 155 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 4
Flight time 0h 30m 3h 30m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of HRL with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
San José (Alajuela) is 1 hour behind Harlingen.
HRL: CDT · SJO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Harlingen, it's 5:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
Distance & Flight Time
1,425 mi / 2,293 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 30m gate to gate.
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.

HRL–SJO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Harlingen to San José (Alajuela) route.
Route details
Distance1,425 mi / 2,293 km
Flight time0h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HRL
IATA / ICAOHRL / KHRL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HRL to SJO flights.
Nonstop flights from Valley International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport take about 0h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 1,425 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from HRL to SJO: Global Crossing Airlines Inc.. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 30m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby and Dallas Fort Worth.
San José (Alajuela) is 1 hour behind Harlingen.
Yes, return flights from SJO to HRL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MTY. 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 HRL to SJO

Valley International Airport (HRL) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) had nonstop service from Global Crossing Airlines Inc., last on the schedule in June 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.

HRL to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HRL to SJO is about 0 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,425 miles (2,293 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Monterrey (MTY).