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

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1,154 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 2mos 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 8 hubs
ATL Atlanta 6h 55m AFAMDL → DL Atlanta (ATL) to San José (Alajuela) flights
IAH Houston 7h 18m ACUA → UA Houston (IAH) to San José (Alajuela) flights
MCO Orlando 7h 31m WN → F9Q6WN Orlando (MCO) to San José (Alajuela) flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 9h 29m AAASBA → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San José (Alajuela) flights
YYZ Toronto 12h 8m ACWS → AC Toronto (YYZ) to San José (Alajuela) flights
EWR Newark 18h 31m ACUA → UA Newark (EWR) to San José (Alajuela) flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 24h 1m 4YLHLX → LH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to San José (Alajuela) flights
JFK New York 25h 12m B6DLEI → B6 New York (JFK) 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.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RSW to SJO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
ATL ~6h 55m IAH ~7h 18m MCO ~7h 31m DFW ~9h 29m YYZ ~12h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
690
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
RSW → SJO
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Return
SJO → RSW
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RSW delays →
Alternatives

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 – 3 2
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 2h 29m 2h 53m 2h 29m
Departure OTP 88% – –
Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to San José (Alajuela) flights · Miami (OPF) to San José (Alajuela) flights · West Palm Beach (PBI) to San José (Alajuela) flights
Airports within 200 miles of RSW 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 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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RSW
Full nameSouthwest Florida International Airport
IATA / ICAORSW / KRSW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation30 ft / 9 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 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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Orlando.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SJO and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ), Miami (OPF) and West Palm Beach (PBI).