San José (Alajuela) to Nashville (SJO–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,812 mi airlines 2/wk
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Flight Schedule 3 flights Verified 11h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
TWY983
TWY TWY
9:30 AM
CST
2:22 PM
EDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3381
WN Southwest
B38M
12:50 PM
CST TM
6:15 PM
EDT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN538
WN Southwest
B38M
9:50 AM
EDT
1:05 PM
CST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San José (Alajuela) to Nashville
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,812 mi 2h 52m nonstop +2h ahead 34 1-stop hubs

SJO–BNA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. TWY and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,812 miles in approximately 2h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJO–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 1 2h52
WN Southwest Airlines 1 B38M 4h25
Aircraft on this route
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY + WN (2 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 BNA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,644
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 → BNA
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
BNA → SJO
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from San José (Alajuela)

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric SJO→BNA LIR→BNA
Distance from SJO 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 2 1
Flight time 2h 52m 2h 28m
Airports within 200 miles of SJO with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 8:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,812 mi / 2,916 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 52m to 4h 25m.
Getting from BNA

Uber and Lyft from BNA to downtown run $20–30 (15–25 minutes). Pickup zones for TNCs are on the lower level. Taxis are available at the ground transportation curb, typically $25–35 to downtown.Rental car brands are in the adjacent facility connected via walkway. WeGo bus Route 18 costs $2 but has limited evening hours; check before relying on it for late arrivals. I-40 and Briley Parkway provide direct highway access.

Nashville Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and variable winters. July and August average 32–36°C with high humidity. Winter (December–February) temperatures range from −2–10°C. Ice storms are the primary disruption risk. Nashville sees occasional but significant freezing rain events that shut down the airport.

Severe thunderstorm season peaks April through June, bringing tornado risk to the region. Spring storms cause most ground stops and ground delays. Autumn (September–November) is mild and generally the most disruption-free season.

SJO–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José (Alajuela) to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance1,812 mi / 2,916 km
Flight time2h 52m to 4h 25m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJO to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Nashville International Airport take approximately 2h 52m to 4h 25m. The route covers 1,812 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: TWY and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from SJO to BNA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LIR, APF, PBI, ILM, SRQ, MEM, MSY, TYS, TEB, TTN, AUS, DAL, DSM, SAT, SEA, IAH, ORD, JFK, YYZ, MIA, DFW, YUL, BWI, SFO, LAX, MCO, EWR, CLT, HOU, ATL, IAD, FLL, DEN and TPA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nashville is 2 hours ahead of San José (Alajuela).
Yes, return flights from BNA 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 BNA

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected by nonstop service from TWY and Southwest Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SJO to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJO to BNA ranges from 2 hours 52 minutes to 4 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,812 miles (2,916 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LIR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liberia (LIR).