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

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Knoxville/Maryville to San José (Alajuela)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,784 mi 1h 50m nonstop -2h behind 34 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between TYS and SJO, connecting options are available through 34 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TYS to SJO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
594
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.
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 0 2 3
Weekly flights 1 – 16
Flight time 1h 50m 5h 6m 2h 37m
Departure OTP 77% – –
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.
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)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections34 hubs
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 approximately 1h 50m. The route covers 1,784 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from TYS to SJO.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SRQ, PBI, PIE, CHS, ECP, OPF, CMH, DAL, BDL, MSY, BNA, TEB, BDA, YYZ, SXM, LTN, VNY, MSP, OAK, LAX, SFO, MIA, IAH, DFW, ATL, FLL, HOU, EWR, CLT, MCO, IAD, ORD, DEN and BWI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,784 miles (2,871 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SRQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nashville (BNA), Atlanta (ATL) and Charlotte (CLT).