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

TYS Airport Page →
1,784 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 12 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
ATL Atlanta 6h 5m AFAMDL → DL Atlanta (ATL) to San José (Alajuela) flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 52m AABAEJA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to San José (Alajuela) flights
IAH Houston 7h 2m NHNZUA → ACUA Houston (IAH) to San José (Alajuela) flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 12m G4 → B6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San José (Alajuela) flights
MIA Miami 7h 34m AAQR → AAAVGB Miami (MIA) to San José (Alajuela) flights
HOU Houston 8h 12m G4 → WN Houston (HOU) to San José (Alajuela) flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 42m AAASAY → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San José (Alajuela) flights
DEN Denver 14h 26m F9G4UA → UAWN Denver (DEN) to San José (Alajuela) flights
MCO Orlando 14h 53m G4WN → F9Q6WN Orlando (MCO) to San José (Alajuela) flights
EWR Newark 15h 8m G4 → UA Newark (EWR) to San José (Alajuela) flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Knoxville/Maryville to San José (Alajuela)
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,784 mi 1h 50m nonstop -2h behind

TYS–SJO has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TYS to SJO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
ATL ~6h 5m CLT ~6h 52m IAH ~7h 2m FLL ~7h 12m MIA ~7h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
578
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
TYS → SJO
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Return
SJO → TYS
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TYS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San José (Alajuela) from Knoxville/Maryville

Nearby airports with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.
Metric TYS→SJO BNA→SJO ATL→SJO
Distance from TYS – 152 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 3
Weekly flights – – 8
Flight time 1h 50m 5h 6m 3h 48m
Departure OTP 65% – –
Nashville (BNA) to San José (Alajuela) flights · Atlanta (ATL) to San José (Alajuela) flights · Charlotte (CLT) to San José (Alajuela) flights
Airports within 200 miles of TYS with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Knoxville/Maryville, it's 4:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
Distance & Flight Time
1,784 mi / 2,871 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Costa Rica visa-free for stays up to 180 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least one day beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required and airlines will check before boarding. Proof of funds (USD 100 per month of stay) may be requested at immigration.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

TYS–SJO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Knoxville/Maryville to San José (Alajuela) route.
Route details
Distance1,784 mi / 2,871 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TYS
Full nameMcGhee Tyson Airport
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation981 ft / 299 m
Destination: SJO
Full nameJuan Santamaría International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TYS to SJO flights.
Nonstop flights from McGhee Tyson Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport take about 1h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,784 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and George Bush Intercontinental.
San José (Alajuela) is 2 hours behind Knoxville/Maryville.
Yes, return flights from SJO to TYS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BNA, ATL and CLT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 TYS to SJO

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

TYS to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TYS to SJO is about 1 hours 50 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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nashville (BNA), Atlanta (ATL) and Charlotte (CLT).