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

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WN607
WN Southwest
7M8
12:00 PM
CST TM
6:50 PM
EDT
4h 50m
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M T W T F S S
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WN602
WN Southwest
B38M
8:45 AM
EDT
11:30 AM
CST
4h 45m
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M T W T F S S
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San José (Alajuela) to Baltimore
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 2,069 mi 4h 50m nonstop +2h ahead 40 1-stop hubs

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, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore SJO Routes BWI Routes SJO Live Flights BWI Live Flights BWI Delays
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 7M8 4h50 – – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 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
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Tue
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Wed
0
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Thu
0
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Fri
0
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Sat
1
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Sun
1
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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
40
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,248
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.
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 4h 40m
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.
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 connections40 hubs
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 approximately 4h 50m. The route covers 2,069 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from SJO to BWI. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSY, APF, FXE, TEB, ILM, PBI, SRQ, CHS, RDU, TPA, TTN, TYS, MEM, EWR, BNA, YYZ, YUL, DSM, SXM, DAL, AUS, SAT, OAK, SEA, MSP, AMS, SFO, IAH, MIA, FLL, LAX, DFW, MCO, ATL, CLT, HOU, PTY, ORD, DEN and LIR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 ranges from 4 hours 50 minutes. 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

40 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).