Denver (DEN) to San Jose (SJO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,416

miles

3,888

kilometers

2,100

nautical miles

🕐 5h 6m

Flight Time

🧭 SE (143°)

Direction

🌍 +1h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	2,416	+1,450	3,866 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	2,416	+1,450	3,866 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	2,416	+1,208	3,624 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	2,416	+1,208	3,624 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	2,416	+2,416	4,832 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	2,416	+1,208	3,624 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?

When you land in San Jose, your watch will be 1 hour ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The DEN to SJO route connects Denver, United States with San Jose, Costa Rica. This long-haul flight covers 2,416 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Costa Rica. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SE bearing of 143° from Denver. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DEN

Denver International Airport

Denver International Airport (DEN) serves Denver, 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 Denver International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 2,416 miles (3,888 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from DEN to SJO typically take around 5h 6m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 2,416 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.