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Flights from San Jose (SJO)

Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Did you mean flights to San Jose?

Juan Santamaria International Airport is an airport serving San Jose, Costa Rica.

Right now there are 65 airports in 19 countries connected to San Jose, 10 of them domestic, with 39 airlines flying scheduled passenger traffic.

San Jose's longest nonstop connection is Zurich (ZRH), 5,838 miles, offered by Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa and 1 other airline.

On this page

  1. Airlines flying from San Jose
  2. Popular destinations from San Jose
  3. Popular destinations with a stopover
  4. Information on Points & Miles
  5. Long-haul flights from San Jose
  6. Flights from San Jose (SJO) by country
  7. Seasonal and upcoming routes from San Jose
  8. Airline alliances from San Jose
  9. Award programs flying from San Jose
  10. Intercontinental flights from San Jose
  11. Domestic flights from San Jose
  12. Alternative airports near San Jose
Frequently asked questions

Airlines flying from San Jose

  • Avianca16 destinations
  • United Airlines15 destinations
  • SANSA Airlines13 destinations
  • WorldTicket11 destinations
  • Air France7 destinations
  • Skytrans Regional7 destinations
  • Southwest Airlines6 destinations
  • Air Canada5 destinations
  • American Airlines5 destinations
  • Iberia5 destinations
  • KLM5 destinations
  • Lufthansa5 destinations
  • British Airways4 destinations
  • SkyGreece Airlines4 destinations
  • Air Transat3 destinations
  • Copa Airlines3 destinations
  • Frontier Airlines

Popular destinations from San Jose

The places reachable from San Jose on the most scheduled services, busiest first.

  • Tocumen (PTY)335 mi
  • Quepos (XQP)38 mi
  • Santa Clara (SAL)405 mi
  • Puerto Jimenez (PJM)118 mi
  • Miami (MIA)1,121 mi
  • Liberia (LIR)100 mi
  • Mexico City (MEX)1,187 mi
  • Atlanta (ATL)1,634 mi
  • Guatemala City (GUA)531 mi
  • Houston (IAH)1,556 mi
  • Los Angeles (LAX)2,723 mi
  • Bogota (BOG)780 mi
  • Nicoya (NOB)98 mi
  • Golfito (GLF)116 mi
  • Santa Cruz (TNO)111 mi
  • Rionegro (MDE)657 mi
  • Puntarenas (DRK)

Popular destinations with a stopover

Aside from the non-stop destinations above, these popular places require a connection:

  • San Diego (SAN)United States
  • Kansas City (MCI)United States
  • Oklahoma City (OKC)United States
  • Philadelphia (PHL)United States
  • Omaha (OMA)United States
  • Minneapolis (MSP)United States
  • New York (LGA)United States
  • Ontario (ONT)United States

Information on Points & Miles

Distance matters when booking with points and miles: several loyalty programs price award flights in distance bands. Each list below adds the non-stop destinations from San Jose not already shown in a shorter great-circle distance band.

From San Jose, which places within 500 miles can I reach?

  • Quepos (XQP)38 mi
  • La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON)44 mi
  • Roxana (TTQ)62 mi
  • Puerto Limon (LIO)81 mi
  • Puntarenas (DRK)96 mi
  • Nicoya (NOB)98 mi
  • Liberia (LIR)100 mi
  • Santa Cruz (TNO)111 mi
  • Golfito (GLF)116 mi
  • Puerto Jimenez (PJM)118 mi
  • Isla Colon (BOC)141 mi
  • Managua (MGA)199 mi
  • Tocumen (PTY)335 mi
  • Santa Clara (SAL)405 mi

From San Jose, which places within 1,000 miles can I reach?

  • Guatemala City (GUA)531 mi
  • Cartagena (CTG)592 mi
  • Rionegro (MDE)657 mi
  • Bogota (BOG)780 mi
  • Cancun (CUN)783 mi
  • Quito (UIO)807 mi

From San Jose, which places within 2,000 miles can I reach?

  • Miami (MIA)1,121 mi
  • Santo Domingo (SDQ)1,134 mi
  • Fort Lauderdale (FLL)1,142 mi
  • Mexico City (MEX)1,187 mi
  • Tampa (TPA)1,247 mi
  • Orlando (MCO)1,288 mi

From San Jose, which places within 3,000 miles can I reach?

  • Dulles (IAD)2,043 mi
  • Baltimore (BWI)2,069 mi
  • Newark (EWR)2,208 mi
  • New York (JFK)2,211 mi
  • Chicago (ORD)2,221 mi
  • Toronto (YYZ)2,343 mi

From San Jose, which places within 4,000 miles can I reach?

  • San Francisco (SFO)3,041 mi
  • Ezeiza (EZE)3,523 mi

From San Jose, which places within 6,000 miles can I reach?

  • Madrid (MAD)5,281 mi
  • London (LHR)5,411 mi
  • London (LGW)5,423 mi
  • Paris (CDG)5,552 mi
  • Amsterdam (AMS)5,630 mi
  • Frankfurt-am-Main (FRA)5,811 mi

Long-haul flights from San Jose

Long-haul routes are usually flown by a wide-body aircraft, and the cabin you book matters more the longer you are in it — which is also where award points go furthest. These are the non-stop routes from San Jose of 3,000 miles or more.

  • Zurich (ZRH)5,838 mi
  • Frankfurt-am-Main (FRA)5,811 mi
  • Amsterdam (AMS)5,630 mi
  • Paris (CDG)5,552 mi
  • London (LGW)5,423 mi
  • London (LHR)5,411 mi
  • Madrid (MAD)5,281 mi
  • Ezeiza (EZE)3,523 mi
  • San Francisco (SFO)3,041 mi

Flights from San Jose (SJO) by country

  • San Jose has nonstop service to 19 airports in United States: Miami (MIA), Atlanta (ATL), Houston (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), New York (JFK), Newark (EWR), Orlando (MCO), Charlotte (CLT), Houston (HOU), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Dulles (IAD), San Francisco (SFO), Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN), Baltimore (BWI), Tampa (TPA), Nashville (BNA), and Austin (AUS). Flights are offered by Air Canada (Star Alliance), Air France (SkyTeam), Alaska Airlines (Oneworld), American Airlines (Oneworld), Avianca (Star Alliance), British Airways (Oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), Frontier Airlines, Iberia (Oneworld), JetBlue, KLM (SkyTeam), MX, Qatar Airways (Oneworld), Skytrans Regional, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines (Star Alliance).

    United States19 destinations
  • San Jose has nonstop service to 4 airports in Mexico: Mexico City (MEX), Cancun (CUN), Monterrey (MTY), and Guadalajara (GDL). Flights are offered by Aeroenlaces Nacionales, AeroMexico (SkyTeam), Air France (SkyTeam), Avianca (Star Alliance), Skytrans Regional, and Volaris.

    Mexico4 destinations
  • San Jose has nonstop service to 3 airports in Canada: Toronto (YYZ), Montreal (YUL), and Quebec (YQB). Flights are offered by Air Canada (Star Alliance), Air Transat, and Porter Airlines.

    Canada3 destinations
  • San Jose has nonstop service to 3 airports in Colombia: Bogota (BOG), Rionegro (MDE), and Cartagena (CTG). Flights are offered by Avianca (Star Alliance), Copa Airlines Colombia, and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).

    Colombia3 destinations
  • San Jose has nonstop service to 2 airports in Ecuador: Quito (UIO) and Guayaquil (GYE). Flights are offered by Avianca (Star Alliance).

    Ecuador2 destinations
  • San Jose has nonstop service to 2 airports in Panama: Tocumen (PTY) and Isla Colon (BOC). Flights are offered by Air Europa (SkyTeam), Air France (SkyTeam), Avianca (Star Alliance), Copa Airlines (Star Alliance), Iberia (Oneworld), KLM (SkyTeam), Lufthansa (Star Alliance), SANSA Airlines, and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).

    Panama2 destinations
  • San Jose has nonstop service to 2 airports in United Kingdom: London (LGW) and London (LHR). Flights are offered by British Airways (Oneworld).

    United Kingdom2 destinations
  • You can fly nonstop from San Jose to Ezeiza (EZE) in Argentina with Avianca (Star Alliance).

    Argentina1 destination
  • You can fly nonstop from San Jose to Santo Domingo (SDQ) in Dominican Republic with Asian Air and WorldTicket.

    Dominican Republic1 destination
  • You can fly nonstop from San Jose to Santa Clara (SAL) in El Salvador with Air Canada (Star Alliance), Avianca (Star Alliance), Iberia (Oneworld), and Skytrans Regional.

    El Salvador1 destination
  • You can fly nonstop from San Jose to Paris (CDG) in France with Air France (SkyTeam), KLM (SkyTeam), and Saudia (SkyTeam).

    France1 destination
  • You can fly nonstop from San Jose to Frankfurt-am-Main (FRA) in Germany with Air China (Star Alliance), Condor, and Lufthansa (Star Alliance).

    Germany1 destination
  • You can fly nonstop from San Jose to Guatemala City (GUA) in Guatemala with Air Canada (Star Alliance), Air France (SkyTeam), Avianca (Star Alliance), Copa Airlines (Star Alliance), Iberia (Oneworld), KLM (SkyTeam), Lufthansa (Star Alliance), Skytrans Regional, and Volaris.

    Guatemala1 destination
  • You can fly nonstop from San Jose to Amsterdam (AMS) in Netherlands with Air France (SkyTeam) and KLM (SkyTeam).

    Netherlands1 destination
  • You can fly nonstop from San Jose to Managua (MGA) in Nicaragua with Air France (SkyTeam), Copa Airlines (Star Alliance), SANSA Airlines, and WorldTicket.

    Nicaragua1 destination
  • You can fly nonstop from San Jose to Lima (LIM) in Peru with LATAM Chile.

    Peru1 destination
  • You can fly nonstop from San Jose to Madrid (MAD) in Spain with British Airways (Oneworld), Evelop Airlines, Iberia (Oneworld), and Qatar Airways (Oneworld).

Seasonal and upcoming routes from San Jose

Not flying yet

  • Zurich (ZRH)Starts Sep 11, 2026
  • Charlotte (CLT)Starts Sep 26, 2026
  • Cartagena (CTG)Sep 26, 2026 – Jun 7, 2027
  • Tampa (TPA)Oct 3, 2026 – May 22, 2027
  • London (LGW)Oct 24, 2026 – Mar 4, 2027
  • London (LHR)Oct 25, 2026 – Mar 27, 2027
  • Denver (DEN)Starts Oct 31, 2026
  • Chicago (ORD)Starts Oct 31, 2026
  • Santo Domingo (SDQ)Starts Nov 3, 2026
  • Baltimore (BWI)Nov 7, 2026 – May 29, 2027
  • Quebec (YQB)Dec 15, 2026 – Apr 27, 2027
  • Nashville (BNA)Feb 13, 2027 – Apr 3, 2027
  • Austin (AUS)Mar 13, 2027 – Apr 3, 2027
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Ending before the rest

  • Monterrey (MTY)Through Mar 30, 2027
  • Isla Colon (BOC)Through Apr 30, 2027
  • Puntarenas (DRK)Through Apr 30, 2027
  • La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON)Through Apr 30, 2027
  • Golfito (GLF)Through Apr 30, 2027
  • Puerto Limon (LIO)Through Apr 30, 2027

The other 31 routes are scheduled across the whole window the feed publishes.

Airline alliances from San Jose

  • Star Alliance26 destinations
  • Oneworld11 destinations
  • SkyTeam8 destinations

Award programs flying from San Jose

How many of these destinations each program's airlines fly to. Reach, not award availability — that is a live fare question this schedule feed cannot answer.

  • Aeroplan26 destinations
  • All Nippon Airways26 destinations
  • EVA Air Infinity MileageLands26 destinations
  • LifeMiles26 destinations
  • Lufthansa Miles & More26 destinations
  • Singapore KrisFlyer26 destinations
  • TAP Miles&Go26 destinations
  • Turkish Miles&Smiles26 destinations
  • United MileagePlus26 destinations
  • Alaska Atmos Rewards11 destinations
  • American Airlines11 destinations
  • British Airways11 destinations
  • Cathay Pacific11 destinations
  • Finnair Plus11 destinations
  • Iberia Plus11 destinations
  • Qantas Frequent Flyer11 destinations

Intercontinental flights from San Jose

Non-stop flights from San Jose to Europe

Air China (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from San Jose to Frankfurt-am-Main (FRA).

Air France (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from San Jose to Paris (CDG) and Amsterdam (AMS).

British Airways (Oneworld) flies nonstop from San Jose to Madrid (MAD), London (LGW), and London (LHR).

Condor flies nonstop from San Jose to Frankfurt-am-Main (FRA).

Edelweiss Air (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from San Jose to Zurich (ZRH).

Evelop Airlines flies nonstop from San Jose to Madrid (MAD).

Iberia (Oneworld) flies nonstop from San Jose to Madrid (MAD).

KLM (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from San Jose to Paris (CDG) and Amsterdam (AMS).

Lufthansa (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from San Jose to Zurich (ZRH) and Frankfurt-am-Main (FRA).

Qatar Airways (Oneworld) flies nonstop from San Jose to Madrid (MAD).

Saudia (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from San Jose to Paris (CDG).

Swiss International Air Lines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from San Jose to Zurich (ZRH).

Non-stop flights from San Jose to South America

Avianca (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from San Jose to Bogota (BOG), Rionegro (MDE), Cartagena (CTG), Quito (UIO), Ezeiza (EZE), and Guayaquil (GYE).

Copa Airlines Colombia flies nonstop from San Jose to Rionegro (MDE).

LATAM Chile flies nonstop from San Jose to Lima (LIM).

Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from San Jose to Bogota (BOG).

Domestic flights from San Jose

  • Quepos (XQP)38 mi
  • Puerto Jimenez (PJM)118 mi
  • Liberia (LIR)100 mi
  • Nicoya (NOB)98 mi
  • Golfito (GLF)116 mi
  • Santa Cruz (TNO)111 mi
  • Puntarenas (DRK)96 mi
  • Puerto Limon (LIO)81 mi
  • La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON)44 mi
  • Roxana (TTQ)62 mi

Alternative airports near San Jose

  • San Jose (SYQ)5 mi / 8 km
  • Pococi (GPL)32 mi / 51 km
  • Rio Frio / Progreso (RFR)32 mi / 51 km
  • Quepos (XQP)38 mi / 61 km
  • La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON)44 mi / 71 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the official name of airport SJO?

The airport's official name is Juan Santamaria International Airport. On Roame and most flight schedules, you will find it under the code SJO.

What is the airport code for Juan Santamaria International Airport?

The IATA airport code for Juan Santamaria International Airport is SJO. Enter SJO in Flightmap whenever you want to use this exact airport.

Where is Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)?

Juan Santamaria International Airport serves San Jose, Costa Rica. Flightmap uses the airport's exact coordinates, so nearby airports and route distances stay tied to SJO, not just the broader city.

How can I explore flights from San Jose (SJO)?

Open the map with SJO as your departure airport and Anywhere as the destination. You can then narrow the routes by airline, alliance, aircraft, mileage program, nonstop service, and observed award fares.

Does Flightmap show direct and connecting flights from San Jose?

Yes. Flightmap separates nonstop routes from destinations that need a connection, and the Nonstop only control lets you focus on direct service from SJO.

Can I look for award flights from San Jose (SJO)?

Yes. When Roame has observed award availability for a route from SJO, signed-in members can see the lowest points price by cabin and the related carrier fees, then continue to the full award search.

How many places can I reach from San Jose (SJO)?

Current schedule data connects San Jose (SJO) with 65 connected airports in 19 countries. The route list can change as airlines publish new seasons, so the page is rebuilt from the latest available schedule aggregate.

Which airlines fly from San Jose (SJO)?

The current route data includes 39 airlines: Aeroenlaces Nacionales, AeroMexico, Air Canada, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Air Transat, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Asian Air, Avianca, British Airways, Condor, Copa Airlines, Copa Airlines Colombia, Delta Air Lines, Edelweiss Air, Evelop Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Iberia, JetBlue, KLM, LATAM Chile, Lufthansa, MX, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, SANSA Airlines, Saudia, SkyGreece Airlines, Skytrans Regional, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Volaris, WorldTicket, and X1. Use the airline filter to isolate any one of them on the map.

What is the longest nonstop connection from San Jose (SJO)?

The longest nonstop connection currently present in the route data is Zurich (ZRH), about 5,838 miles from San Jose. It is offered by Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, and Swiss International Air Lines.

Are there domestic flights from San Jose (SJO)?

Yes. The current route data includes 10 domestic destinations within Costa Rica. The Domestic flights section highlights named airport links from that set.

3 destinations
  • JetBlue3 destinations
  • Qatar Airways3 destinations
  • Volaris3 destinations
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    96 mi
  • Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)1,781 mi
  • Cancun (CUN)783 mi
  • Puerto Limon (LIO)81 mi
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    Guayaquil (GYE)
    891 mi
    Guadalajara (GDL)
    1,464 mi
  • Monterrey (MTY)1,507 mi
    • Houston (HOU)1,534 mi
    • Houston (IAH)1,556 mi
    • Lima (LIM)1,597 mi
    • Atlanta (ATL)1,634 mi
    • Austin (AUS)1,643 mi
    • Charlotte (CLT)1,755 mi
    • Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)1,781 mi
    • Nashville (BNA)1,812 mi
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    Denver (DEN)
    2,416 mi
  • Montreal (YUL)2,529 mi
    • Quebec (YQB)2,651 mi
    • Los Angeles (LAX)2,723 mi
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    Zurich (ZRH)
    5,838 mi
    Spain1 destination
  • You can fly nonstop from San Jose to Zurich (ZRH) in Switzerland with Edelweiss Air (Star Alliance), Lufthansa (Star Alliance), and Swiss International Air Lines (Star Alliance).

    Switzerland1 destination
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    Nicoya (NOB)
    Through Apr 30, 2027
  • Santa Cruz (TNO)Through Apr 30, 2027
    • Roxana (TTQ)Through Apr 30, 2027
    • Houston (HOU)Through Jun 2, 2027
    • Puerto Jimenez (PJM)Through Jun 30, 2027
    • Quepos (XQP)Through Jun 30, 2027
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  • Qatar Airways11 destinations
  • Club Premier8 destinations
  • Delta SkyMiles8 destinations
  • Flying Blue8 destinations
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