Fort Myers to San José (Alajuela) (RSW–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RSW Airport Page →
1,154 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 21 1-stop flights Verified 41m ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
MCO Orlando 6h 6m WN B6F9Q6 Orlando (MCO) to San José (Alajuela) flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 59m AFAMDL DLKL Atlanta (ATL) to San José (Alajuela) flights
IAH Houston 7h 32m ACUA ACUA Houston (IAH) to San José (Alajuela) flights
CLT Charlotte 8h 42m AABA AA Charlotte (CLT) to San José (Alajuela) flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 9h 13m AAASAY AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San José (Alajuela) flights
EWR Newark 10h 3m ACUA UA Newark (EWR) to San José (Alajuela) flights
YYZ Toronto 12h 9m ACAFWS AC Toronto (YYZ) to San José (Alajuela) flights
DEN Denver 12h 40m UAWN UAWN Denver (DEN) to San José (Alajuela) flights
BWI Baltimore 18h 8m WN WN Baltimore (BWI) to San José (Alajuela) flights
ORD Chicago 20h 9m AAACAS UA Chicago (ORD) to San José (Alajuela) flights
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Fort Myers to San José (Alajuela)
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,154 mi 2h 29m nonstop -2h behind

RSW–SJO has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to SJO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
776
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
RSW → SJO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
SJO → RSW
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. RSW delays →

Other ways to reach San José (Alajuela) from Fort Myers

Nearby airports with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.
Metric RSW→SJO SRQ→SJO OPF→SJO
Distance from RSW 77 mi 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights ~1
Flight time 2h 29m 2h 2h 41m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of RSW with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Myers, it's 4:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
Distance & Flight Time
1,154 mi / 1,857 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 29m 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.

RSW–SJO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Myers to San José (Alajuela) route.
Route details
Distance1,154 mi / 1,857 km
Flight time2h 29m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RSW
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RSW to SJO flights.
Nonstop flights from Southwest Florida International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport take about 2h 29m gate to gate. The route covers 1,154 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and George Bush Intercontinental.
San José (Alajuela) is 2 hours behind Fort Myers.
Nearby alternatives include SRQ, OPF and PBI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 RSW to SJO

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RSW to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RSW to SJO is about 2 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,154 miles (1,857 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 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ), Miami (OPF) and West Palm Beach (PBI).