San José (Alajuela) to Charleston (SJO–CHS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,605 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
MIA Miami 6h 19m 6RAAAC → AA Miami (MIA) to Charleston flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 47m AFDLKL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Charleston flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 49m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston flights
BWI Baltimore 7h 50m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Charleston flights
IAH Houston 9h ACUA → UA Houston (IAH) to Charleston flights
ORD Chicago 9h UA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Charleston flights
EWR Newark 9h 19m UA → ACUA Newark (EWR) to Charleston flights
DEN Denver 9h 41m UAWN → UAWNWUP Denver (DEN) to Charleston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 10h 43m AA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Charleston flights
LAX Los Angeles 12h 33m ASUA → MX Los Angeles (LAX) to Charleston flights
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San José (Alajuela) to Charleston
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,605 mi 3h 37m nonstop +2h ahead

SJO–CHS has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore SJO Routes CHS Routes SJO Live Flights CHS Live Flights CHS Delays
All flights from Charleston (CHS) Charleston to San José (Alajuela) flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
MIA ~6h 19m ATL ~6h 47m CLT ~6h 49m BWI ~7h 50m IAH ~9h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
854
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 → CHS
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
CHS → SJO
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CHS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Charleston from San José (Alajuela)

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
Metric SJO→CHS LIR→CHS
Distance from SJO – 100 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 3h 37m 3h 59m
Liberia (LIR) to Charleston flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJO with service to Charleston International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 8:00 PM in Charleston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,605 mi / 2,582 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 37m gate to gate.
Facts

SJO–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José (Alajuela) to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance1,605 mi / 2,582 km
Flight time3h 37m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
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: CHS
Full nameCharleston International Airport
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJO to CHS flights.
Nonstop flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Charleston International Airport take about 3h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 1,605 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Miami, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
Charleston is 2 hours ahead of San José (Alajuela).
Yes, return flights from CHS 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 CHS

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SJO to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJO to CHS is about 3 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,605 miles (2,582 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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