San José (Alajuela) to Miami (SJO–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SJO–MIA is served by 12 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, avianca and NEPC Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,122 miles in approximately 3h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: BA, IB, QR | 20 | 738, 7M8 | 2h51-3h11 | – | Oneworld | BA, IB, QR |
| AV avianca | 7 | 32N | 2h55 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| D5 NEPC Airlines | 2 | 763 | 2h30 | – | – | – |
| 6R Alrosa | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| AC Air Canada | 1 | 763 | 2h55 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| L7 Lan Colombia | 1 | 763 | 2h30 | – | – | – |
| LR Avianca Costa Rica | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
| JK AerCaribe | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| N3 SalamAir | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Q6 Aero Condor Peru | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Miami from San José (Alajuela)
| Metric | SJO→MIA | LIR→MIA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SJO | – | 100 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 12 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 72 | 15 |
| Flight time | 3h 2m | 2h 6m |
Travel Essentials
SJO: CST · MIA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 8:00 PM in Miami.
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).
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SJO to MIA
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, avianca, NEPC Airlines, Alrosa, Air Canada, Lan Colombia, Avianca Costa Rica, Delta Air Lines, AerCaribe, SalamAir, Aero Condor Peru and Southwest Airlines. With 72 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SJO to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SJO to MIA is about 3 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,122 miles (1,805 km). There are approximately 72 weekly flights outbound and 59 return, totaling 131 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via El Salvador, Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) and Tocumen. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liberia (LIR).