Pinellas Park to San José (Alajuela) (PIE–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Pinellas Park to San José (Alajuela)
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,242 mi 2h 20m nonstop -2h behind 16 1-stop hubs

PIE–SJO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,242 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PIE–SJO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 1
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PIE to SJO.
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One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
451
Candidates
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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.

Other ways to reach San José (Alajuela) from Pinellas Park

Nearby airports with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.
Metric PIE→SJO SRQ→SJO MCO→SJO
Distance from PIE 37 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 5
Weekly flights 1 35
Flight time 2h 20m 2h 58m 3h 8m
Airports within 200 miles of PIE with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San José (Alajuela) is 2 hours behind Pinellas Park.
PIE: EDT · SJO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Pinellas Park, it's 4:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
Distance & Flight Time
1,242 mi / 1,999 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m.
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.

PIE–SJO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pinellas Park to San José (Alajuela) route.
Route details
Distance1,242 mi / 1,999 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: PIE
IATA / ICAOPIE / KPIE
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation11 ft / 3 m
Destination: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PIE to SJO flights.
Nonstop flights from St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport take approximately 2h 20m. The route covers 1,242 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Allegiant Air.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PIE to SJO.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, OPF, FLL, MIA, SJU, SUS, DAL, CLT, BNA, TEB, YYZ, MSP, DFW, SFO, IAD and ECP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San José (Alajuela) is 2 hours behind Pinellas Park.
Nearby alternatives include SRQ and MCO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 PIE to SJO

St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PIE to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PIE to SJO ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,242 miles (1,999 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) and Orlando (MCO).