Miami to San José (Alajuela) (MIA–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.
MIA–SJO is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, avianca and Alrosa lead the route. The flight covers 1,122 miles in approximately 2h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: IB, QR | 21 | 738, 7M8 | 2h56-3h03 | Oneworld | IB, QR | |
| AV avianca | 7 | A20N | 2h50 | Star Alliance | – | |
| 6R Alrosa | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| D5 NEPC Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| L7 Lan Colombia | 1 | 763 | 1h41 | – | – | |
| LR Avianca Costa Rica | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| N3 SalamAir | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| Q6 Aero Condor Peru | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
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 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 59 | – | 12 |
| Flight time | 2h 57m | 2h 41m | 2h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 88% | – | – |
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 American Airlines, avianca, Alrosa, NEPC Airlines, Lan Colombia, Avianca Costa Rica, SalamAir and Aero Condor Peru. With 59 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MIA to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MIA to SJO is about 2 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,122 miles (1,805 km). There are approximately 59 weekly flights outbound and 81 return, totaling 140 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via El Salvador, Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) and Tocumen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and West Palm Beach (PBI).