San José (Alajuela) to Austin (SJO–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
SY8711
SY Sun Country
738
3:30 PM
CST
8:40 PM
MDT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San José (Alajuela) to Austin
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,643 mi 4h 10m nonstop 37 1-stop hubs

SJO–AUS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,643 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJO–AUS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 738 4h10
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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 AUS direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to AUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,500
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 → AUS
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
Return
AUS → SJO
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays →

Other ways to reach Austin from San José (Alajuela)

Nearby airports with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Metric SJO→AUS LIR→AUS
Distance from SJO 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 4h 10m 4h 47m
Airports within 200 miles of SJO with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Austin is 0 hours the same as San José (Alajuela).
SJO: CST · AUS: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 6:00 PM in Austin.
Distance & Flight Time
1,643 mi / 2,644 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m.
Getting from AUS

CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.

Austin Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.

Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.

SJO–AUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José (Alajuela) to Austin route.
Route details
Distance1,643 mi / 2,644 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
Destination: AUS
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJO to AUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Austin Bergstrom International Airport take approximately 4h 10m. The route covers 1,643 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SJO to AUS.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSY, SRQ, LIR, DAL, MEM, APF, PBI, SAT, TYS, DSM, TEB, SEA, MIA, IAH, HOU, JFK, DFW, SFO, YYZ, LAX, MCO, FLL, BNA, YUL, MEX, EWR, ATL, CLT, PTY, DEN, IAD, TPA, GDL, ORD, BWI, FRA and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 AUS

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SJO to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJO to AUS ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,643 miles (2,644 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via MSY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liberia (LIR).