Atlanta (ATL) to San Jose (SJO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,634
miles
2,629
kilometers
1,420
nautical miles

🕐 3h 37m
Flight Time
🧭 S (179°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,634 2,614
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,634 2,614
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,634 2,451
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,634 2,451
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,634 3,268
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,634 2,451
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Atlanta and San Jose earns you 3,268 base miles - that's 13% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The ATL to SJO route connects Atlanta, United States with San Jose, Costa Rica. This long-haul flight covers 1,634 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from United States to Costa Rica. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a S bearing of 179° from Atlanta. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ATL

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) serves Atlanta, United States.

🛬 About SJO

Juan Santamaria International Airport

Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) serves San Jose, Costa Rica.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 1,634 miles (2,629 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ATL to SJO typically take around 3h 37m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,634 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.