Miami (MIA) to San Jose (SJO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,121
miles
1,805
kilometers
974
nautical miles

🕐 2h 38m
Flight Time
🧭 S (194°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,121 1,794
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,121 1,794
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,121 1,682
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,121 1,682
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,121 2,242
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,121 1,682
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 Miami 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 MIA to SJO route connects Miami, United States with San Jose, Costa Rica. This medium-haul flight covers 1,121 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 194° from Miami. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MIA

Miami International Airport

Miami International Airport (MIA) serves Miami, 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 Miami International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 1,121 miles (1,805 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MIA to SJO typically take around 2h 38m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,121 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.