San José (Alajuela) to San Antonio (SJO–SAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San José (Alajuela) to San Antonio
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,634 mi 6h 10m nonstop +1h ahead 36 1-stop hubs

SJO–SAT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,634 miles in approximately 6h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJO–SAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
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Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to SAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
829
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
San Antonio is 1 hour ahead of San José (Alajuela).
SJO: CST · SAT: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 7:00 PM in San Antonio.
Distance & Flight Time
1,634 mi / 2,630 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 10m.

SJO–SAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José (Alajuela) to San Antonio route.
Route details
Distance1,634 mi / 2,630 km
Flight time6h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
Destination: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJO to SAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to San Antonio International Airport take approximately 6h 10m. The route covers 1,634 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSY, APF, SRQ, TPA, DAL, MEM, PBI, BNA, TYS, CHS, TEB, RDU, TTN, BWI, YYZ, DSM, SEA, FLL, MIA, JFK, IAH, ORD, LAX, DFW, MSP, CLT, IAD, LTN, HOU, MEX, ATL, DEN, MCO, GDL, EWR and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Antonio is 1 hour ahead of San José (Alajuela).
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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 SAT

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines.

SJO to SAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJO to SAT ranges from 6 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,634 miles (2,630 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MSY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.