San José (Alajuela) to San Juan (SJO–SJU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 10 hubs
PTY Tocumen 5h 27m AVCMIB → CMKL Tocumen (PTY) to San Juan flights
BOG Bogota 5h 45m AVTK → AVG3 Bogota (BOG) to San Juan flights
MDE Medellín 6h 4m AVP5QT → AVB6 Medellín (MDE) to San Juan flights
MIA Miami 6h 28m AAACAV → 2I5YAA Miami (MIA) to San Juan flights
MCO Orlando 7h 3m F9Q6WN → ADB6F9 Orlando (MCO) to San Juan flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 19m B6NK → ADB6F9 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San Juan flights
SDQ Santo Domingo 9h 18m DM → B6DM Santo Domingo (SDQ) to San Juan flights
JFK New York 9h 50m B6 → AFB6DL New York (JFK) to San Juan flights
EWR Newark 10h 2m UA → B6TPUA Newark (EWR) to San Juan flights
BWI Baltimore 10h 18m WN → F9WN Baltimore (BWI) to San Juan flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San José (Alajuela) to San Juan
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SJO and SJU, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore SJO Routes SJU Routes SJO Live Flights SJU Live Flights SJU Delays
All flights from San Juan (SJU) San Juan to San José (Alajuela) flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to SJU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
PTY ~5h 27m BOG ~5h 45m MDE ~6h 4m MIA ~6h 28m MCO ~7h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
800
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 → SJU
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
73%
Return
SJU → SJO
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJU delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
San Juan is 2 hours ahead of San José (Alajuela).
SJO: CST · SJU: AST

When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 8:00 PM in San Juan.
Facts

SJO–SJU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José (Alajuela) to San Juan route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
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: SJU
Full nameLuis Munoz Marin International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJU / TJSJ
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJO to SJU flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tocumen, El Dorado and Jose Maria Córdova.
San Juan is 2 hours ahead of San José (Alajuela).
Yes, return flights from SJU to SJO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tocumen, El Dorado and Jose Maria Córdova. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.