San José (Alajuela) to Chicago (SJO–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SJO Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SJO and MDW. Nearest airports to SJO with scheduled service: Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ, 5 mi) · Quepos Managua Airport (XQP, 38 mi) · La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON, 41 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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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
MCO Orlando 6h 57m F9Q6WN → WN Orlando (MCO) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 59m AFDLKL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
MIA Miami 7h 16m 6RAAAC → LXJWN Miami (MIA) to Chicago flights
BWI Baltimore 7h 35m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 42m AA → EJAWN Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 8h 4m B6 → WN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago flights
HOU Houston 8h 5m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 9h 9m UAWN → WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 12h 5m ASUA → WN Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 15h 19m AA → EJAF9Y4 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San José (Alajuela) to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SJO and MDW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
MCO ~6h 57m ATL ~6h 59m MIA ~7h 16m BWI ~7h 35m CLT ~7h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,239
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 → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
MDW → SJO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from San José (Alajuela)

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric SJO→MDW LIR→MDW
Distance from SJO – 100 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Liberia (LIR) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJO with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of San José (Alajuela).
SJO: CST · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Facts

SJO–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José (Alajuela) to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
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: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJO to MDW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Miami.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of San José (Alajuela).
Yes, return flights from MDW 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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