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

SJO Airport Page →
1,784 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 5mos ago
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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 9 hubs
MCO Orlando 5h 50m F9Q6WN → G4WN Orlando (MCO) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
ATL Atlanta 6h AFDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
MIA Miami 6h 3m AAACAV → AA Miami (MIA) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
HOU Houston 7h 11m WN → G4 Houston (HOU) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
IAH Houston 8h 19m UA → UA Houston (IAH) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 22m AA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 17h 22m B6 → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
EWR Newark 20h 40m UA → G4LXJUA Newark (EWR) to Knoxville/Maryville flights
CLT Charlotte ~7h 15m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) 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.

Also explore Browse available seat maps SJO Routes TYS Routes SJO Live Flights TYS Live Flights TYS Delays
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
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
MCO ~5h 50m ATL ~6h 0m MIA ~6h 3m HOU ~7h 11m CLT ~7h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
547
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
TYS → SJO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
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.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to TYS and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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.