Phoenix to San José (Alajuela) (PHX–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,394 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 29 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
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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
HOU Houston 6h 48m EJAWN WN Houston (HOU) to San José (Alajuela) flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 37m AAAYBA AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San José (Alajuela) flights
MEX Mexico City 7h 43m AAAM AMAVLA Mexico City (MEX) to San José (Alajuela) flights
DEN Denver 8h 10m AAACAS UAWN Denver (DEN) to San José (Alajuela) flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 20m AAACAF ASUA Los Angeles (LAX) to San José (Alajuela) flights
MCO Orlando 8h 35m AAF9G3 B6F9Q6 Orlando (MCO) to San José (Alajuela) flights
IAH Houston 8h 43m AAF9NZ ACUA Houston (IAH) to San José (Alajuela) flights
MIA Miami 9h 19m AAASAT AAAVGB Miami (MIA) to San José (Alajuela) flights
ORD Chicago 9h 47m AAACAY UA Chicago (ORD) to San José (Alajuela) flights
SFO San Francisco 9h 51m AAACAZ UA San Francisco (SFO) to San José (Alajuela) flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Phoenix to San José (Alajuela)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,394 mi 4h 1m nonstop +1h ahead

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

Carriers that operated nonstop PHX–SJO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 1 54%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to SJO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,525
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHX → SJO
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Return
SJO → PHX
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
San José (Alajuela) is 1 hour ahead of Phoenix.
PHX: MST · SJO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 7:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
Distance & Flight Time
2,394 mi / 3,853 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 1m gate to gate.
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.

Getting to PHX

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

Key statistics for the Phoenix to San José (Alajuela) route.
Route details
Distance2,394 mi / 3,853 km
Flight time4h 1m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m
Destination: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHX to SJO flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport take about 4h 1m gate to gate. The route covers 2,394 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PHX to SJO. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 1m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include William P. Hobby, Dallas Fort Worth and Mexico City Benito Juárez.
San José (Alajuela) is 1 hour ahead of Phoenix.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 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 Mexico City Benito Juárez. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.