Charlotte (CLT) to San Jose (SJO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,755
miles
2,824
kilometers
1,525
nautical miles

🕐 3h 51m
Flight Time
🧭 S (188°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,755 2,808
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,755 2,808
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,755 2,633
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,755 2,633
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,755 3,510
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,755 2,633
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?

Flights between Charlotte and San Jose follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The CLT to SJO route connects Charlotte, United States with San Jose, Costa Rica. This long-haul flight covers 1,755 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 188° from Charlotte. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CLT

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) serves Charlotte, 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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 1,755 miles (2,824 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CLT to SJO typically take around 3h 51m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,755 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.