San José (Alajuela) to Knoxville/Maryville (SJO–TYS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San José (Alajuela) to Knoxville/Maryville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,784 mi 3h 44m nonstop +2h ahead 20 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SJO and TYS, connecting options are available through 20 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to TYS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
PBI ~5h 40m SRQ ~6h 2m TEB ~7h 21m TTN ~7h 21m DAL ~8h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
618
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 → TYS
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
Return
TYS → SJO
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TYS delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Knoxville/Maryville is 2 hours ahead of San José (Alajuela).
SJO: CST · TYS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 8:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,784 mi / 2,871 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 44m.
Facts

SJO–TYS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José (Alajuela) to Knoxville/Maryville route.
Route details
Distance1,784 mi / 2,871 km
Flight time3h 44m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: SJO
Full nameJuan Santamaría International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
Destination: TYS
Full nameMcGhee Tyson Airport
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation981 ft / 299 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJO to TYS flights.
Nonstop flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to McGhee Tyson Airport take approximately 3h 44m. The route covers 1,784 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SJO to TYS.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, SRQ, TEB, TTN, DAL, SAT, SFO, MIA, IAH, DFW, FLL, ORD, BNA, CLT, EWR, ATL, IAD, DEN, MCO and BWI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Knoxville/Maryville is 2 hours ahead of San José (Alajuela).
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 TYS

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SJO to TYS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJO to TYS ranges from 3 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,784 miles (2,871 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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