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

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1,184 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 4mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
ATL Atlanta 6h 57m AFDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to West Palm Beach flights
IAH Houston 24h 29m UA → NZ Houston (IAH) to West Palm Beach flights
JFK New York 24h 48m B6 → KQ New York (JFK) to West Palm Beach flights
MCO Orlando ~5h 53m F9Q6WN → WN Orlando (MCO) to West Palm Beach flights
CLT Charlotte ~7h 43m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to West Palm Beach flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth ~9h 35m AA → RJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to West Palm Beach flights
EWR Newark ~9h 49m UA → AC Newark (EWR) to West Palm Beach flights
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San José (Alajuela) to West Palm Beach
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,184 mi 2h 25m nonstop +2h ahead

SJO–PBI has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from West Palm Beach (PBI) West Palm Beach to San José (Alajuela) flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to PBI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
MCO ~5h 53m ATL ~6h 57m CLT ~7h 43m DFW ~9h 35m EWR ~9h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
359
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
PBI → SJO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
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 – 3
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 40m
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 25m gate to gate.
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 25m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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/New_York
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 about 2h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 1,184 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and John F. Kennedy.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PBI and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,184 miles (1,905 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and John F. Kennedy. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liberia (LIR).