West Palm Beach to San José (Alajuela) (PBI–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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West Palm Beach to San José (Alajuela)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,184 mi 1h 22m nonstop -2h behind 36 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PBI and SJO, connecting options are available through 36 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PBI to SJO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
TMB ~4h 14m PIE ~4h 22m OPF ~4h 31m SRQ ~4h 58m ECP ~5h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
948
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PBI → SJO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
SJO → PBI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PBI delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San José (Alajuela) from West Palm Beach

Nearby airports with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.
Metric PBI→SJO FLL→SJO OPF→SJO
Distance from PBI – 42 mi 55 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 4 1
Weekly flights 1 21 –
Flight time 1h 22m 2h 53m 2h 41m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San José (Alajuela) flights · Miami (OPF) to San José (Alajuela) flights · Miami (MIA) to San José (Alajuela) flights
Airports within 200 miles of PBI with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San José (Alajuela) is 2 hours behind West Palm Beach.
PBI: EDT · SJO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in West Palm Beach, it's 4:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
Distance & Flight Time
1,184 mi / 1,905 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 22m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

PBI–SJO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the West Palm Beach to San José (Alajuela) route.
Route details
Distance1,184 mi / 1,905 km
Flight time1h 22m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: PBI
Full namePalm Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAOPBI / KPBI
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation19 ft / 6 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 PBI to SJO flights.
Nonstop flights from Palm Beach International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport take approximately 1h 22m. The route covers 1,184 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PBI to SJO. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TMB, PIE, OPF, SRQ, ECP, SJU, ILM, MSY, SUS, HOU, CMH, BDA, UIO, DAL, TEB, YHM, LTN, MSP, YUL, SFO, MCO, IAH, DFW, JFK, FLL, MAD, BNA, CLT, YYZ, ATL, EWR, BWI, ORD, IAD, DEN and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San José (Alajuela) is 2 hours behind West Palm Beach.
Yes, return flights from SJO to PBI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FLL, OPF and MIA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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 ranges from 1 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,184 miles (1,905 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 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 Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Miami (OPF) and Miami (MIA).