San José (Alajuela) to Gander (SJO–YQX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SJO Airport Page →
3,187 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
No nonstop service between SJO and YQX. Nearest airports to SJO with scheduled service: Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ, 5 mi) · Quepos Managua Airport (XQP, 38 mi) · La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON, 41 mi)
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
YYZ Toronto 26h 59m AC → AC Toronto (YYZ) to Gander flights
YUL Montréal ~9h 42m ACTS → AC Montréal (YUL) to Gander flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San José (Alajuela) to Gander
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3,187 mi 6h 33m nonstop +3.5h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJO to YQX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
YUL ~9h 42m YYZ ~26h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
71
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3.5h
Gander is 3.5 hours ahead of San José (Alajuela).
SJO: CST · YQX: NDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San José (Alajuela), it's 9.5:00 PM in Gander.
Distance & Flight Time
3,187 mi / 5,129 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 33m gate to gate.
Facts

SJO–YQX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San José (Alajuela) to Gander route.
Route details
Distance3,187 mi / 5,129 km
Flight time6h 33m
Time difference+3.5 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: YQX
Full nameGander International Airport
IATA / ICAOYQX / CYQX
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
Elevation496 ft / 151 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJO to YQX flights.
Nonstop flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Gander International Airport take about 6h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 3,187 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to YQX 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.
Gander is 3.5 hours ahead of San José (Alajuela).
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SJO to YQX

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Gander International Airport (YQX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SJO to YQX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJO to YQX is about 6 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,187 miles (5,129 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.