Memphis to San José (Alajuela) (MEM–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MEM Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between MEM and SJO. Nearest airports to MEM with scheduled service: Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR, 66 mi) · McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport (MKL, 71 mi) · Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP, 87 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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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
ATL Atlanta 6h 20m AFAMDL → DL Atlanta (ATL) to San José (Alajuela) flights
IAH Houston 6h 27m ACCMNH → ACUA Houston (IAH) to San José (Alajuela) flights
MCO Orlando 6h 38m F9WN → F9Q6WN Orlando (MCO) to San José (Alajuela) flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 57m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to San José (Alajuela) flights
MIA Miami 7h 6m AAQR → AAAVGB Miami (MIA) to San José (Alajuela) flights
HOU Houston 7h 39m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to San José (Alajuela) flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 12m AAASAY → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San José (Alajuela) flights
LAX Los Angeles 10h 49m DLVS → ASUA Los Angeles (LAX) to San José (Alajuela) flights
DEN Denver 12h 31m F9UAWN → UAWN Denver (DEN) to San José (Alajuela) flights
EWR Newark 15h 22m ACUA → UA Newark (EWR) to San José (Alajuela) flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Memphis to San José (Alajuela)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

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

Also explore MEM Routes SJO Routes MEM Live Flights SJO Live Flights MEM Delays
All flights from San José (Alajuela) (SJO) San José (Alajuela) to Memphis flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to SJO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
ATL ~6h 20m IAH ~6h 27m MCO ~6h 38m CLT ~6h 57m MIA ~7h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
683
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MEM → SJO
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Return
SJO → MEM
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. MEM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Memphis, it's 5:00 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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

MEM–SJO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Memphis to San José (Alajuela) route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
Destination: SJO
Full nameJuan Santamaría International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEM to SJO flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Orlando.
San José (Alajuela) is 1 hour behind Memphis.
Yes, return flights from SJO to MEM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.