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

SJO Airport Page →
1,812 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 26 1-stop flights Verified 5d ago
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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
MCO Orlando 6h 12m B6F9Q6 EJAF9NK Orlando (MCO) to Nashville flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 17m AFDLKL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Nashville flights
MIA Miami 6h 21m 6RAAAC AABAIB Miami (MIA) to Nashville flights
HOU Houston 6h 23m WN WN Houston (HOU) to Nashville flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 28m B6NK ADG4WN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Nashville flights
IAH Houston 7h 5m ACPWRUA CMEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Nashville flights
BWI Baltimore 7h 35m WN SYWN Baltimore (BWI) to Nashville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 35m AA AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Nashville flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 44m AA AAWN Charlotte (CLT) to Nashville flights
DEN Denver 8h 52m UAWN F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Nashville flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San José (Alajuela) to Nashville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,812 mi 3h 36m nonstop +1h ahead

SJO–BNA had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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 1,812 miles in 3h 36m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SJO–BNA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 0
WN Southwest Airlines 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY + WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,525
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
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
Return
BNA → SJO
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
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 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 3h 36m 2h 28m
Airports within 200 miles of SJO with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Nashville is 1 hour ahead of San José (Alajuela).
SJO: CST · BNA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 7:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,812 mi / 2,916 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 36m gate to gate.
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 time3h 36m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 3h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 1,812 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from SJO to BNA: Southwest Airlines, and others. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 36m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Miami.
Nashville is 1 hour 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) had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in June 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.

SJO to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJO to BNA is about 3 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,812 miles (2,916 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liberia (LIR).