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

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San José (Alajuela) to Charleston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,605 mi 3h 37m nonstop +2h ahead 36 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SJO and CHS, connecting options are available through 36 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
833
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 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 0 2
Weekly flights 1 –
Flight time 3h 37m 3h 39m
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.
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)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections36 hubs
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 approximately 3h 37m. The route covers 1,605 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SJO to CHS.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, SRQ, APF, MSY, FXE, TPA, TYS, LIR, RDU, MEM, BNA, TEB, SXM, TTN, DAL, AUS, YUL, OAK, SFO, SEA, IAH, FLL, JFK, MIA, ATL, MCO, DFW, ORD, IAD, CLT, EWR, MSP, BWI, HOU, YYZ and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 3 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,605 miles (2,582 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liberia (LIR).