San José (Alajuela) to Miami (SJO–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,122 mi airlines 57/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
6R4272
6R Alro
333
5:34 AM
CST
9:52 AM
EDT
2h 18m
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D55232
D5 NEPC
763
6:47 AM
CST
11:15 AM
EDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA328
AA American
738
7:00 AM
CST T1
11:59 AM
EDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AV604
AV avianca
32N
7:45 AM
CST TM
12:50 PM
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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LR604
LR Avianca Costa Rica
A20N
7:52 AM
CST
12:21 PM
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
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N34350
N3 Vuela EL Salvador S.A. de C.V.
A20N
7:58 AM
CST
12:52 PM
EDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
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Q64004
Q6 Vuela Aviacion
A20N
7:58 AM
CST
12:52 PM
EDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
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BA4761
BA British
738
8:00 AM
CST T1
11:59 AM
EDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AA340
AA American
738
10:25 AM
CST T1
3:29 PM
EDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AA1600
AA American
738
12:26 PM
CST T1
5:28 PM
EDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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L71802
L7 Lan Colombia
763
12:27 PM
CST
5:02 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA1788
AA American
738
2:22 PM
CST TM
7:31 PM
EDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
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AA314
AA American
738
2:57 PM
CST T1
8:13 PM
EDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
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6R4273
6R Alro
332
5:00 AM
EDT
5:36 AM
CST
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
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AA369
AA American
738
8:26 AM
EDT TD
9:25 AM
CST
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AA1593
AA American
738
10:05 AM
EDT
11:07 AM
CST
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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AA3333
AA American
738
10:20 AM
EDT
11:26 AM
CST
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AA387
AA American
12:00 PM
EDT
11:42 AM
CST
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA313
AA American
738
1:17 PM
EDT TD
2:16 PM
CST
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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N34351
N3 Vuela EL Salvador S.A. de C.V.
320
2:22 PM
EDT
3:17 PM
CST
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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Q64005
Q6 Vuela Aviacion
A20N
2:24 PM
EDT TH
3:17 PM
CST
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AV605
AV avianca
A20N
2:25 PM
EDT TJ
3:30 PM
CST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AA1353
AA American
738
6:10 PM
EDT
7:07 PM
CST
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AA2387
AA American
738
6:34 PM
EDT TD
7:33 PM
CST
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
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D5231
D5 NEPC
763
8:41 PM
EDT
8:37 PM
CST
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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San José (Alajuela) to Miami
10 carriers, 57 flights/week nonstop.
10 Airlines 57 Flights/wk 1,122 mi 2h 18m nonstop +2h ahead 53 1-stop hubs

SJO–MIA is served by 10 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, avianca and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,122 miles in approximately 2h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJO–MIA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 34 738 2h59-3h16 Oneworld
AV avianca 7 32N 3h05 Star Alliance
BA British Airways 7 738 2h59 Oneworld
N3 Vuela EL Salvador S.A. de C.V. 3 A20N 2h54
D5 NEPC Airlines 2 763 2h28
6R Alrosa 1 333 2h18
L7 Lan Colombia 1 763 2h35
LR Avianca Costa Rica 1 A20N 2h29
Q6 Vuela Aviacion, S.A. 1 A20N 2h54
WN Southwest Airlines 1
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – AV
333 Airbus A330-300 – 6R
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, BA
763 Boeing 767-300 – D5, L7
A20NLR, N3, Q6
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + BA (41 flights/wk, 71%)
Unaffiliated: 6R + D5 + L7 + LR + N3 + Q6 + WN (10 flights/wk, 17%)
Star Alliance: AV (7 flights/wk, 12%)
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 MIA direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
57
Outbound / wk
62
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to MIA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,461
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 → MIA
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
Return
MIA → SJO
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MIA delays →

Other ways to reach Miami from San José (Alajuela)

Nearby airports with service to Miami International Airport.
Metric SJO→MIA LIR→MIA
Distance from SJO 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 10 3
Weekly flights 57 23
Flight time 2h 18m 2h 18m
Airports within 200 miles of SJO with service to Miami International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Miami is 2 hours ahead of San José (Alajuela).
SJO: CST · MIA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 8:00 PM in Miami.
Distance & Flight Time
1,122 mi / 1,805 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 18m to 3h 16m.
Getting from MIA

Metrorail Orange Line connects to downtown Miami and Dadeland (15–30 min, $2.25). The MIA Mover links the terminal to the rental car center and Metrorail station; free. Taxis to Miami Beach cost $35–40 (flat rate).Ride-shares are typically $20–30 to South Beach. For Fort Lauderdale, Tri-Rail runs from the airport station ($3.75, 60–70 min).

Miami Climate

Tropical climate with year-round warm temperatures (20–33°C). Wet season runs June through October with daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone during this period.

Dry season (November–April) is peak tourist season with lower humidity. Winter temperatures rarely drop below 15°C. UV is strong year-round.

SJO–MIA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José (Alajuela) to Miami route.
Route details
Distance1,122 mi / 1,805 km
Flight time2h 18m to 3h 16m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)10
Weekly flights57 out / 62 return
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
Destination: MIA
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJO to MIA flights.
Nonstop flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Miami International Airport take approximately 2h 18m to 3h 16m. The route covers 1,122 miles.
There are approximately 57 nonstop flights per week from SJO to MIA. The return direction has about 62 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APF, SRQ, SAP, MSY, CTG, MGA, TYS, ILM, MEM, LCK, TEB, TTN, DAL, SAT, SEA, PTY, JFK, IAH, MDE, GDL, LIM, SAL, GUA, UIO, MCO, YYZ, LIR, TPA, BOG, ATL, DSM, EWR, DFW, AUS, MEX, BNA, CLT, BWI, HOU, IAD, LAX, DEN, ORD, YUL, MAD, SDQ, FLL, GYE, SFO, ZRH, FRA, CDG and AMS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Miami is 2 hours ahead of San José (Alajuela).
Yes, return flights from MIA 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 MIA

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are connected by nonstop service from Alrosa, American Airlines, avianca, British Airways, NEPC Airlines, Lan Colombia, Avianca Costa Rica, Vuela EL Salvador S.A. de C.V., Vuela Aviacion, S.A. and Southwest Airlines. With 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SJO to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJO to MIA ranges from 2 hours 18 minutes to 3 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,122 miles (1,805 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 62 return, totaling 119 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via APF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liberia (LIR).