New York (LGA) to San Jose (SJO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,219
miles
3,571
kilometers
1,928
nautical miles

🕐 4h 44m
Flight Time
🧭 S (199°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,219 3,550
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,219 3,550
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,219 3,329
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,219 3,329
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,219 4,438
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,219 3,329
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 New York and San Jose earns you 4,438 base miles - that's 18% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LGA to SJO route connects New York, United States with San Jose, Costa Rica. This long-haul flight covers 2,219 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 S bearing of 199° from New York. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LGA

La Guardia Airport

La Guardia Airport (LGA) serves New York, 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 La Guardia Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 2,219 miles (3,571 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LGA to SJO typically take around 4h 44m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,219 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.