San José (Alajuela) to West Palm Beach (SJO–PBI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San José (Alajuela) to West Palm Beach
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,184 mi 2h 33m nonstop +2h ahead 32 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SJO and PBI, connecting options are available through 32 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to PBI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
APF ~4h 27m SRQ ~4h 37m LIR ~4h 54m MIA ~5h 19m TYS ~6h 37m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,063
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 → PBI
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
40%
Return
PBI → SJO
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PBI delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach West Palm Beach from San José (Alajuela)

Nearby airports with service to Palm Beach International Airport.
Metric SJO→PBI LIR→PBI
Distance from SJO – 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 2h 33m 2h 29m
Liberia (LIR) to West Palm Beach flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJO with service to Palm Beach International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 8:00 PM in West Palm Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
1,184 mi / 1,905 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 33m.
Facts

SJO–PBI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José (Alajuela) to West Palm Beach route.
Route details
Distance1,184 mi / 1,905 km
Flight time2h 33m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: SJO
Full nameJuan Santamaría International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
Destination: PBI
Full namePalm Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAOPBI / KPBI
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJO to PBI flights.
Nonstop flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Palm Beach International Airport take approximately 2h 33m. The route covers 1,184 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SJO to PBI. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APF, SRQ, LIR, MIA, TYS, MEM, MSY, TPA, DAL, UIO, TEB, AUS, TTN, SAT, SFO, IAH, YYZ, LAX, MCO, HOU, JFK, YUL, IAD, AMS, ATL, DFW, CLT, EWR, BWI, BNA, ORD and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
West Palm Beach is 2 hours ahead of San José (Alajuela).
Yes, return flights from PBI 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 PBI

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SJO to PBI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJO to PBI ranges from 2 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,184 miles (1,905 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 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).