San Antonio to San José (Alajuela) (SAT–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MTY Monterrey 5h 30m VB VB Monterrey (MTY) to San José (Alajuela) flights
HOU Houston 5h 33m LXJWN WN Houston (HOU) to San José (Alajuela) flights
IAH Houston 5h 40m ACCMEK ACUA Houston (IAH) to San José (Alajuela) flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 18m AAASAY AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San José (Alajuela) flights
MEX Mexico City 6h 34m AMF9VB AMAVLA Mexico City (MEX) to San José (Alajuela) flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 17m AFAMDL DLKL Atlanta (ATL) to San José (Alajuela) flights
MCO Orlando 7h 21m EJAF9WN B6F9Q6 Orlando (MCO) to San José (Alajuela) flights
MIA Miami 7h 22m AAQR AAAVGB Miami (MIA) to San José (Alajuela) flights
CUN Cancún 7h 49m SYWN Q6Y4 Cancún (CUN) to San José (Alajuela) flights
DEN Denver 8h 20m ACF9UA UAWN Denver (DEN) to San José (Alajuela) flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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San Antonio to San José (Alajuela)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between SAT and SJO, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAT to SJO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
922
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
SAT → SJO
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Return
SJO → SAT
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
40%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAT delays →

Other ways to reach San José (Alajuela) from San Antonio

Nearby airports with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.
Metric SAT→SJO AUS→SJO
Distance from SAT 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 1
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of SAT with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
San José (Alajuela) is 1 hour behind San Antonio.
SAT: CDT · SJO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio, it's 5:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
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.

SAT–SJO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Antonio to San José (Alajuela) route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m
Destination: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAT to SJO flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Monterrey, William P. Hobby and George Bush Intercontinental.
San José (Alajuela) is 1 hour behind San Antonio.
Yes, return flights from SJO to SAT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUS. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Monterrey, William P. Hobby and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).