Phoenix to San José (Alajuela) (PHX–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.
Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.
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.
PHX–SJO had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,394 miles in 4h 1m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San José (Alajuela) from Phoenix
| Metric | PHX→SJO | TUS→SJO |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHX | – | 110 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – |
| Flight time | 4h 1m | 4h 19m |
| Departure OTP | 77% | – |
Travel Essentials
PHX: MST · SJO: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 7:00 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.
Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.
PHX–SJO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHX to SJO
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
PHX to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHX to SJO is about 4 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,394 miles (3,853 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via William P. Hobby, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tucson (TUS).