San José (Alajuela) to Memphis (SJO–MEM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 20 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Feb 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MCO Orlando 6h 19m B6F9Q6 → NKWN Orlando (MCO) to Memphis flights
IAH Houston 6h 25m ACPWRUA → CMEKNZ Houston (IAH) to Memphis flights
MIA Miami 6h 37m 6RAAAC → AAFXQR Miami (MIA) to Memphis flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 41m AFDLKL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Memphis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 6m AA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Memphis flights
CLT Charlotte 8h 36m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Memphis flights
HOU Houston 8h 58m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Memphis flights
ORD Chicago 8h 59m UA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Memphis flights
DEN Denver 9h 13m UAWN → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Memphis flights
EWR Newark 11h 32m UA → UA Newark (EWR) to Memphis flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San José (Alajuela) to Memphis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,769 mi 3h 42m nonstop +1h ahead

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

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
MCO ~6h 19m IAH ~6h 25m TPA ~6h 33m MIA ~6h 37m ATL ~6h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
683
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 → MEM
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
Return
MEM → SJO
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MEM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 7:00 PM in Memphis.
Distance & Flight Time
1,769 mi / 2,846 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 42m gate to gate.
Facts

SJO–MEM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José (Alajuela) to Memphis route.
Route details
Distance1,769 mi / 2,846 km
Flight time3h 42m
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: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJO to MEM flights.
Nonstop flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Memphis International Airport take about 3h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 1,769 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando, George Bush Intercontinental and Miami.
Memphis is 1 hour ahead of San José (Alajuela).
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 MEM

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

SJO to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJO to MEM is about 3 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,769 miles (2,846 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, George Bush Intercontinental and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.