San José (Alajuela) to Miami (SJO–MIA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SJO–MIA is served by 9 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, avianca and NEPC Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,122 miles in approximately 1h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 60 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: BA, IB, QR | 21 | 738 | 3h02-3h09 | – | Oneworld | BA, IB, QR |
| AV avianca | 7 | 32N | 2h55 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| D5 NEPC Airlines | 2 | 763 | 2h35 | – | – | – |
| L7 Lan Colombia | 2 | 763 | 2h15 | – | – | – |
| LR Avianca Costa Rica | 2 | A20N | 2h32 | – | – | – |
| N3 SalamAir | 2 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 6R Alrosa | 1 | 332 | 2h15 | – | – | – |
| Q6 Aero Condor Peru | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Miami from San José (Alajuela)
| Metric | SJO→MIA | LIR→MIA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SJO | – | 100 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 9 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 69 | 15 |
| Flight time | 1h 59m | 2h 20m |
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 Alrosa, American Airlines, avianca, NEPC Airlines, Lan Colombia, Avianca Costa Rica, SalamAir, Aero Condor Peru and Southwest Airlines. With 69 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SJO to MIA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SJO to MIA ranges from 1 hours 59 minutes to 3 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,122 miles (1,805 km). There are approximately 69 weekly flights outbound and 59 return, totaling 128 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
60 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).