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 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
| 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 | – | – | – | – | – |
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 | 10 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 57 | 23 |
| Flight time | 2h 18m | 2h 18m |
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, 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).