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

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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 5 hubs
YYZ Toronto 10h 25m ACASPHRT → AC Toronto (YYZ) to San José (Alajuela) flights
CLT Charlotte ~9h 41m → AA Charlotte (CLT) to San José (Alajuela) flights
IAD Dulles ~9h 54m → Dulles (IAD) to San José (Alajuela) flights
YUL Montréal ~15h 18m TS → ACTS Montréal (YUL) to San José (Alajuela) flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) ~19h AF → AFKL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to San José (Alajuela) flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Gander to San José (Alajuela)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3.5h behind

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

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All flights from San José (Alajuela) (SJO) San José (Alajuela) to Gander flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YQX to SJO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
CLT ~9h 41m IAD ~9h 54m YYZ ~10h 25m YUL ~15h 18m CDG ~19h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
38
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
San José (Alajuela) is 3.5 hours behind Gander.
YQX: NDT · SJO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Gander, it's 2.5:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
Visa & Entry

Canadian passport holders enter Costa Rica visa-free for up to 180 days. Immigration officers may grant fewer days at their discretion. Visitors must show proof of at least USD 100 per month of stay and hold a return or onward ticket. Passport must be machine-readable and compliant with ICAO standards.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

YQX–SJO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Gander to San José (Alajuela) route.
Route details
Time difference-3.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YQX
Full nameGander International Airport
IATA / ICAOYQX / CYQX
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
Elevation496 ft / 151 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 YQX to SJO flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson.
San José (Alajuela) is 3.5 hours behind Gander.
Yes, return flights from SJO to YQX 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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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