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

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1,784 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights Verified 1mo 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 9m AFAMDL DLKL Atlanta (ATL) to San José (Alajuela) flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 12m G4LXJ B6NK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San José (Alajuela) flights
IAH Houston 7h 30m NZUA ACUA Houston (IAH) to San José (Alajuela) flights
MIA Miami 7h 41m AA 6RAAAV Miami (MIA) to San José (Alajuela) flights
CLT Charlotte 8h 1m AABA AA Charlotte (CLT) to San José (Alajuela) flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 9h 14m AAASAY AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San José (Alajuela) flights
DEN Denver 12h 44m EJAF9G4 UAWN Denver (DEN) to San José (Alajuela) flights
MCO Orlando 14h 52m G4WN B6F9Q6 Orlando (MCO) to San José (Alajuela) flights
EWR Newark 15h 8m G4 UA Newark (EWR) to San José (Alajuela) flights
ORD Chicago 18h 46m AAACAS UA Chicago (ORD) to San José (Alajuela) flights
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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.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TYS to SJO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
588
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TYS → SJO
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Return
SJO → TYS
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
57%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TYS delays →

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 15
Flight time 1h 50m 5h 6m 3h 51m
Departure OTP 78%
Airports within 200 miles of TYS with service to Juan Santamaría International Airport.

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.

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
IATA / ICAOTYS / KTYS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation981 ft / 299 m
Destination: SJO
IATA / ICAOSJO / MROC
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr7.5M
Elevation3,021 ft / 921 m

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, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood 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, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nashville (BNA), Atlanta (ATL) and Charlotte (CLT).