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

SJO Airport Page →
1,784 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 2mos 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 10 hubs
MCO Orlando 6h 1m B6F9Q6 → G4WN Orlando (MCO) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 13m AFDLKL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
MIA Miami 6h 16m 6RAAAC → AAQR Miami (MIA) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
IAH Houston 7h ACPWRUA → EKUA Houston (IAH) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
BWI Baltimore 7h 20m WN → LXJWN Baltimore (BWI) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 37m AA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 55m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
HOU Houston 8h 28m WN → G4 Houston (HOU) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
ORD Chicago 8h 54m UA → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DEN Denver 9h 53m UAWN → F9G4UA Denver (DEN) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
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San José (Alajuela) to Knoxville/Maryville
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,784 mi 3h 44m nonstop +2h ahead

SJO–TYS 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 Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) Knoxville/Maryville to San José (Alajuela) flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to TYS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
MCO ~6h 1m TPA ~6h 12m ATL ~6h 13m MIA ~6h 16m IAH ~7h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
586
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
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
33%
Return
TYS → SJO
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
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 gate to gate.
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)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: TYS
Full nameMcGhee Tyson Airport
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 3h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 1,784 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Miami.
Knoxville/Maryville is 2 hours ahead of San José (Alajuela).
Yes, return flights from TYS 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.

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 is about 3 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,784 miles (2,871 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.