Monterrey to San José (Alajuela) (MTY–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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VB Viva
320
9:47 PM
CST TA
1:15 AM+1
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3h 28m
87%
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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
CUN Cancún 5h 28m AVF9VB → Q6Y4 Cancún (CUN) to San José (Alajuela) flights
MEX Mexico City 5h 33m AFAMAR → AMAVLA Mexico City (MEX) to San José (Alajuela) flights
PTY Tocumen 6h 22m CM → AVCMIB Tocumen (PTY) to San José (Alajuela) flights
GDL Guadalajara 6h 29m AVVBY4 → Q6 Guadalajara (GDL) to San José (Alajuela) flights
IAH Houston 6h 34m AAACNH → ACUA Houston (IAH) to San José (Alajuela) flights
MIA Miami 6h 54m AAIBQR → AAAVGB Miami (MIA) to San José (Alajuela) flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 1m AAAYBA → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San José (Alajuela) flights
ATL Atlanta 9h 16m AMDLKL → DLKL Atlanta (ATL) to San José (Alajuela) flights
BOG Bogota 10h 8m AVVB → AV Bogota (BOG) to San José (Alajuela) flights
DEN Denver 10h 10m VB → UAWN Denver (DEN) to San José (Alajuela) flights
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Monterrey to San José (Alajuela)
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,508 mi 3h 28m nonstop

MTY–SJO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Viva leads the route. The flight covers 1,508 miles in approximately 3h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MTY–SJO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VB Viva 3 320 3h28 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – VB
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VB (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MTY to SJO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MTY to SJO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
CUN ~5h 28m MEX ~5h 33m PTY ~6h 22m GDL ~6h 29m IAH ~6h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
781
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San José (Alajuela) from Monterrey

Nearby airports with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.
Metric MTY→SJO HRL→SJO
Distance from MTY – 155 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 3 1
Flight time 3h 28m 0h 30m
Harlingen (HRL) to San José (Alajuela) flights
Airports within 200 miles of MTY with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
San José (Alajuela) is 0 hours the same as Monterrey.
MTY: CST · SJO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Monterrey, it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
Distance & Flight Time
1,508 mi / 2,426 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 28m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders enter Costa Rica visa-free for up to 180 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months on arrival. You'll need a return or onward ticket and proof of funds (minimum USD 100 per month of stay).

Overstaying carries fines starting at USD 100 per month. Repeat violations can lead to deportation or entry bans of up to 10 years.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

MTY–SJO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Monterrey to San José (Alajuela) route.
Route details
Distance1,508 mi / 2,426 km
Flight time3h 28m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MTY
Full nameMonterrey International Airport
IATA / ICAOMTY / MMMY
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Passengers/yr13.6M
Elevation1,278 ft / 390 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 MTY to SJO flights.
Nonstop flights from Monterrey International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport take about 3h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 1,508 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MTY to SJO: Viva.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cancún, Mexico City Benito Juárez and Tocumen.
Nearby alternatives include HRL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MTY to SJO

Monterrey International Airport (MTY) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) are connected by nonstop service from Viva. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MTY to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MTY to SJO is about 3 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,508 miles (2,426 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cancún, Mexico City Benito Juárez and Tocumen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Harlingen (HRL).