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

SJO Airport Page →
1,605 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 21 1-stop flights Verified 1mo 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 20m 6RAAAC → AAEJA Miami (MIA) to Charleston flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 38m AFDLKL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Charleston flights
IAH Houston 7h 41m ACPWRUA → UA Houston (IAH) to Charleston flights
BWI Baltimore 7h 50m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Charleston flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 52m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston flights
JFK New York 8h 26m B6 → AFATB6 New York (JFK) to Charleston flights
EWR Newark 9h 4m UA → ACEJAUA Newark (EWR) to Charleston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 10h 23m AA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Charleston flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 10h 54m B6NK → ADB6MX Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Charleston flights
DEN Denver 10h 58m UAWN → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Charleston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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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
21
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
TPA ~5h 59m MIA ~6h 20m ATL ~6h 38m AUS ~7h 30m IAH ~7h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
880
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
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
CHS → SJO
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
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 George Bush Intercontinental.
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 George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liberia (LIR).