Miami to San José (Alajuela) (MIA–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MIA–SJO is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, avianca and NEPC Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,122 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 63 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: IB, QR | 21 | 738 | 2h50-3h17 | Oneworld | IB, QR | |
| AV avianca | 7 | 32N | 2h50 | Star Alliance | – | |
| D5 NEPC Airlines | 2 | – | – | – | – | |
| LR Avianca Costa Rica | 2 | A20N | 2h30 | – | – | |
| N3 SalamAir | 2 | – | – | – | – | |
| 6R Alrosa | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| L7 Lan Colombia | 1 | – | 1h05 | – | – | |
| Q6 Aero Condor Peru | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach San José (Alajuela) from Miami
| Metric | MIA→SJO | OPF→SJO | FLL→SJO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MIA | – | 8 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 1 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 57 | – | 12 |
| Flight time | 1h 5m | 2h 41m | 2h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 74% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MIA: EDT · SJO: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 4:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
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.
Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.
MIA–SJO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MIA to SJO
Miami International Airport (MIA) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) are connected by nonstop service from Alrosa, American Airlines, avianca, NEPC Airlines, Lan Colombia, Avianca Costa Rica, SalamAir and Aero Condor Peru. With 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MIA to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MIA to SJO ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 4 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,122 miles (1,805 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 69 return, totaling 126 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
63 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TMB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI).