San José (Alajuela) to Atlanta (SJO–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,634 mi airlines 31/wk
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DL1794
DL Delta
757
7:00 AM
CST TM
1:05 PM
EDT
4h 5m
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AF2718
AF Air France
757
7:00 AM
CST TM
12:04 PM
EDT
4h 4m
M T W T F S S
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DL756
DL Delta
8:41 AM
CST
2:12 PM
EDT
3h 31m
M T W T F S S
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DL1756
DL Delta
752
1:20 PM
CST TM
7:33 PM
EDT
4h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AF2174
AF Air France
757
1:20 PM
CST TM
7:33 PM
EDT
4h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AF2093
AF Air France
752
2:35 PM
CST TM
7:47 PM
EDT
4h 12m
M T W T F S S
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DL1834
DL Delta
752
2:40 PM
CST TM
8:55 PM
EDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
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F9214
F9 Frontier
321
3:41 PM
CST
9:35 PM
EDT
3h 54m
M T W T F S S
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AF2071
AF Air France
757
3:46 PM
CST TM
9:00 PM
EDT
4h 14m
M T W T F S S
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F9215
F9 Frontier
321
8:30 AM
EDT TN
10:30 AM
CST
4h
M T W T F S S
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DL1937
DL Delta
757
10:34 AM
EDT TI
12:32 PM
CST
3h 58m
M T W T F S S
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DL1825
DL Delta
752
11:05 AM
EDT TI
1:05 PM
CST
4h
M T W T F S S
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DL1931
DL Delta
757
7:24 PM
EDT TI
9:15 PM
CST
3h 51m
M T W T F S S
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San José (Alajuela) to Atlanta
3 carriers, 31 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 31 Flights/wk 1,634 mi 3h 18m nonstop +2h ahead 48 1-stop hubs

SJO–ATL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Air France and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,634 miles in approximately 3h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJO–ATL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 16 752, 757 3h31-4h15 SkyTeam
AF Air France 11 752, 757 4h04-4h14 SkyTeam
F9 Frontier 3 321 3h54
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – F9
752 Boeing 757-200 – AF, DL
757 Boeing 757 – AF, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (27 flights/wk, 90%)
Unaffiliated: F9 (3 flights/wk, 10%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SJO to ATL direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
31
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,748
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
SJO → ATL
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
Return
ATL → SJO
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →

Other ways to reach Atlanta from San José (Alajuela)

Nearby airports with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Metric SJO→ATL LIR→ATL
Distance from SJO 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2
Weekly flights 31 28
Flight time 3h 18m 3h 53m
Airports within 200 miles of SJO with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Atlanta is 2 hours ahead of San José (Alajuela).
SJO: CST · ATL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 8:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
1,634 mi / 2,629 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 18m to 4h 15m.
Getting from ATL

MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.

The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.

Atlanta Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.

SJO–ATL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José (Alajuela) to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance1,634 mi / 2,629 km
Flight time3h 18m to 4h 15m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights31 out / 18 return
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
Destination: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJO to ATL flights.
Nonstop flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport take approximately 3h 18m to 4h 15m. The route covers 1,634 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Delta Air Lines and Frontier.
There are approximately 31 nonstop flights per week from SJO to ATL. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SRQ, PBI, MSY, TYS, SAP, MEM, ILM, CTG, TEB, DAL, SAT, SEA, UIO, MIA, IAH, JFK, LIM, MCO, YUL, DFW, CLT, FLL, PTY, IAD, GUA, YYZ, SFO, SAL, ORD, BNA, LIR, EWR, HOU, MEX, AMS, AUS, DSM, DEN, BOG, GDL, TPA, BWI, LAX, SDQ, CDG, FRA, MAD and ZRH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Atlanta is 2 hours ahead of San José (Alajuela).
Yes, return flights from ATL to SJO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LIR. 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 SJO to ATL

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Delta Air Lines and Frontier. With 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SJO to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJO to ATL ranges from 3 hours 18 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,634 miles (2,629 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SRQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liberia (LIR).