San José (Alajuela) to Denver (SJO–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA1087
UA United
B38M
7:04 AM
CST TM
1:03 PM
MDT
5h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN707
WN Southwest
7M8
1:10 PM
CST TM
7:32 PM
MDT
6h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN710
WN Southwest
738
7:09 AM
MDT
12:32 PM
CST
5h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA536
UA United
7M8
3:55 PM
MDT
9:15 PM
CST
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San José (Alajuela) to Denver
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 2,416 mi 5h 59m nonstop 36 1-stop hubs

SJO–DEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,416 miles in approximately 5h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJO–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 2 B38M 5h59 Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 2 7M8 6h22
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38MUA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (2 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: WN (2 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SJO to DEN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to DEN.
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One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,029
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SJO → DEN
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
83%
Return
DEN → SJO
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from San José (Alajuela)

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric SJO→DEN LIR→DEN
Distance from SJO 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 4 9
Flight time 5h 59m 5h 22m
Airports within 200 miles of SJO with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Denver is 0 hours the same as San José (Alajuela).
SJO: CST · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 6:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
2,416 mi / 3,888 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 59m to 6h 22m.
Getting from DEN

RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.

Denver Climate

Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.

Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.

SJO–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José (Alajuela) to Denver route.
Route details
Distance2,416 mi / 3,888 km
Flight time5h 59m to 6h 22m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJO to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 5h 59m to 6h 22m. The route covers 2,416 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from SJO to DEN. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, MSY, APF, SRQ, DAL, PBI, TYS, ILM, SEA, SAT, YUL, YYZ, LAX, GDL, ORD, MIA, IAH, DFW, HOU, BNA, DSM, LIR, MEX, JFK, AUS, ATL, TPA, BWI, MCO, CLT, EWR, PTY, FLL, SFO, IAD and FRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DEN 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 DEN

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SJO to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJO to DEN ranges from 5 hours 59 minutes to 6 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,416 miles (3,888 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liberia (LIR).