West Palm Beach to San José (Alajuela) (PBI–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.
PBI–SJO has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San José (Alajuela) from West Palm Beach
| Metric | PBI→SJO | FLL→SJO | OPF→SJO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PBI | – | 42 mi | 55 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 9 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 12 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 36m | 2h 50m | 2h 41m |
| Departure OTP | 77% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PBI: EDT · SJO: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in West Palm Beach, 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.
PBI–SJO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PBI to SJO
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
PBI to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PBI to SJO is about 2 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,184 miles (1,905 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Miami (OPF) and Miami (MIA).