San José (Alajuela) to Baltimore (SJO–BWI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SJO Airport Page →
2,069 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MCO Orlando 6h 26m F9Q6WN → F9WNY4 Orlando (MCO) to Baltimore flights
MIA Miami 6h 36m AAACAV → 2IAAF9 Miami (MIA) to Baltimore flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 46m AFDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Baltimore flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h B6 → ADB6F9 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Baltimore flights
PTY Tocumen 7h 10m AVCMIB → CM Tocumen (PTY) to Baltimore flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 47m AA → AACXF9 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Baltimore flights
HOU Houston 9h 20m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Baltimore flights
IAH Houston 10h 30m UA → F9NZUA Houston (IAH) to Baltimore flights
LAX Los Angeles 11h 37m AS → NZSQUA Los Angeles (LAX) to Baltimore flights
EWR Newark 13h 56m UA → MTN Newark (EWR) to Baltimore flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San José (Alajuela) to Baltimore
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,069 mi 4h 50m nonstop +2h ahead

SJO–BWI had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, 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 2,069 miles in 4h 50m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps SJO Routes BWI Routes SJO Live Flights BWI Live Flights BWI Delays
All flights from Baltimore (BWI) Baltimore to San José (Alajuela) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to BWI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
MCO ~6h 26m MIA ~6h 36m ATL ~6h 46m FLL ~7h 0m PTY ~7h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,075
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SJO → BWI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
BWI → SJO
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BWI delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Baltimore from San José (Alajuela)

Nearby airports with service to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Metric SJO→BWI LIR→BWI
Distance from SJO – 100 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 4h 50m 4h 45m
Liberia (LIR) to Baltimore flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJO with service to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 8:00 PM in Baltimore.
Distance & Flight Time
2,069 mi / 3,330 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 50m gate to gate.
Facts

SJO–BWI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José (Alajuela) to Baltimore route.
Route details
Distance2,069 mi / 3,330 km
Flight time4h 50m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJO
Full nameJuan Santamaría International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
Destination: BWI
Full nameBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA / ICAOBWI / KBWI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation146 ft / 45 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJO to BWI flights.
Nonstop flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport take about 4h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 2,069 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SJO to BWI: Southwest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 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 August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 50m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando, Miami and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BWI and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Baltimore is 2 hours ahead of San José (Alajuela).
Yes, return flights from BWI 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 BWI

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, 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.

SJO to BWI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJO to BWI is about 4 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,069 miles (3,330 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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