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

SJO Airport Page →
2,069 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 31m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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✈ Nonstop
✓
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WN607
WN Southwest
B38M
12:00 PM
CST TM
6:50 PM
EDT
4h 50m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN602
WN Southwest
B38M
8:40 AM
EDT
11:25 AM
CST
4h 45m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 21m B6F9Q6 → EJAF9NK Orlando (MCO) to Baltimore flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 35m B6NK → F9NKWN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Baltimore flights
MIA Miami 6h 41m 6RAAAC → 2IAAF9 Miami (MIA) to Baltimore flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 56m AFDLKL → 8CAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Baltimore flights
HOU Houston 7h 43m WN → WNYE Houston (HOU) to Baltimore flights
PTY Tocumen 7h 43m AVCMIB → CM Tocumen (PTY) to Baltimore flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 58m AA → AAF9MH Charlotte (CLT) to Baltimore flights
IAH Houston 8h 55m ACPWRUA → F9NZUA Houston (IAH) to Baltimore flights
ORD Chicago 9h 4m UA → AAASCX Chicago (ORD) to Baltimore flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 9h 16m AA → AACXEJA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Baltimore flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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San José (Alajuela) to Baltimore
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,069 mi 4h 50m nonstop +2h ahead

SJO–BWI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,069 miles in approximately 4h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore 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

All carriers operating nonstop SJO–BWI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 2 B38M 4h50 – – –
Aircraft on this route
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SJO to BWI direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to BWI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
MCO ~6h 21m FLL ~6h 35m MIA ~6h 41m TPA ~6h 47m ATL ~6h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,243
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
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
Return
BWI → SJO
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
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 1
Weekly flights 2 2
Flight time 4h 50m 5h 6m
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
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
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 operates flights from SJO to BWI: Southwest Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and Miami.
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) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

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). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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