Toronto to San José (Alajuela) (YYZ–SJO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YYZ–SJO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and Air Transat lead the route. The flight covers 2,344 miles in approximately 5h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 5 | 763, 7M8 | 5h10-5h25 | Star Alliance | – | |
| TS Air Transat | 1 | A21N | 5h30 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach San José (Alajuela) from Toronto
| Metric | YYZ→SJO | YHM→SJO |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from YYZ | – | 38 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 6 | – |
| Flight time | 5h 10m | 4h 24m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
YYZ: EDT · SJO: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 4:00 PM in San José (Alajuela).
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.
The UP Express train runs from Union Station (downtown Toronto) to Terminal 1 in 25 minutes (CAD $12.35). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours, every 30 minutes off-peak and overnight. Highway 427 and the 401 are heavily congested during rush hours.
Taxis and ride-hail from downtown cost CAD $50–70 and take 25–60 minutes depending on traffic. MiWay and Brampton Transit buses serve the airport from the western suburbs. Long-term parking is available in the Viscount Road lots with free shuttle service.
YYZ–SJO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YYZ to SJO
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and Air Transat. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
YYZ to SJO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YYZ to SJO ranges from 5 hours 10 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,344 miles (3,771 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hamilton (YHM).