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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
VB704
VB Viva
320
9:45 PM
CST TA
1:15 AM+1
CST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Monterrey to San José (Alajuela)
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,508 mi 3h 30m nonstop 29 1-stop hubs

MTY–SJO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Viva leads the route. The flight covers 1,508 miles in approximately 3h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 3h30
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.

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MTY to SJO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
779
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.

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 30m.
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.

MTY–SJO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Monterrey to San José (Alajuela) route.
Route details
Distance1,508 mi / 2,426 km
Flight time3h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: MTY
IATA / ICAOMTY / MMMY
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Passengers/yr13.6M
Elevation1,278 ft / 390 m
Destination: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MTY to SJO flights.
Nonstop flights from Monterrey International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport take approximately 3h 30m. The route covers 1,508 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Viva.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from MTY to SJO.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, HOU, OPF, PBI, FLL, MSY, CHS, BNA, MSP, OAK, YUL, LAX, MIA, GDL, DFW, MEX, IAH, PTY, ORD, BOG, YYZ, CUN, DEN, SFO, ATL, CDG, MCO, MAD and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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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 ranges from 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,508 miles (2,426 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.