San José (Alajuela) to Tenerife (SJO–TFS) — 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 6 hubs
MAD Madrid 14h 16m BAE9IB AAATAV Madrid (MAD) to Tenerife flights
AMS Amsterdam 16h 35m AFKL HVKLOR Amsterdam (AMS) to Tenerife flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 32h 20m AFKL AFU2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Tenerife flights
ZRH Zurich 34h 45m LHLXWK LHLXWK Zurich (ZRH) to Tenerife flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 35h 45m LH 4YDEEK Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Tenerife flights
LGW London ~16h 20m BABYIB London (LGW) to Tenerife flights
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San José (Alajuela) to Tenerife
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+7h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to TFS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
521
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
+7h
Tenerife is 7 hours ahead of San José (Alajuela).
SJO: CST · TFS: WEST

When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Tenerife.
Getting from TFS

TITSA bus Line 111 serves Santa Cruz de Tenerife (€7.65, 60 min) and stops at major resort towns along the way. For Playa de las Américas or Los Cristianos, Line 111/116 runs €1.65–3 and takes 20–30 minutes.Taxis to the southern resorts cost €15–25 (15–25 min). To Santa Cruz: €40–55. All major rental car companies operate from TFS; desks are in the arrivals hall with cars in the adjacent lot. The TF-1 motorway connects the airport directly to resort zones and the capital.

Tenerife Climate

Warm semi-arid climate with remarkably consistent weather year-round. The south of Tenerife averages over 3,000 hours of sunshine annually; the airport rarely sees rain. Winter temperatures hold at 18–23°C, summer at 26–30°C.

The dominant disruption risk is the Calima, a hot, dusty wind from the Sahara (typically February and July–August) that reduces visibility and occasionally causes diversions. Wind on approach can be strong due to the island's volcanic terrain creating turbulence. TFS is among the most reliable airports in Europe operationally.

SJO–TFS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José (Alajuela) to Tenerife route.
Route details
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
Destination: TFS
IATA / ICAOTFS / GCTS
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary
Passengers/yr12.0M
Elevation209 ft / 64 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJO to TFS flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas, Amsterdam and Charles de Gaulle.
Tenerife is 7 hours ahead of San José (Alajuela).
Yes, return flights from TFS 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.
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 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas, Amsterdam and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.