San Jose to Liberia (SJC–LIR) — 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.
Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SJC–LIR had nonstop service, last on the schedule in August 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 2,918 miles in 5h 30m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Liberia from San Jose
| Metric | SJC→LIR | OAK→LIR | SFO→LIR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SJC | – | 29 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | – | – | – |
| Flight time | 5h 30m | 4h 52m | 6h 15m |
| Departure OTP | 45% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SJC: PDT · LIR: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 7:00 PM in Liberia.
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.
SJC–LIR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SJC to LIR
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in August 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.
SJC to LIR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SJC to LIR is about 5 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,918 miles (4,695 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Denver and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK) and San Francisco (SFO).