Phoenix (PHX) to San Jose (SJO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,394
miles
3,853
kilometers
2,081
nautical miles

🕐 5h 4m
Flight Time
🧭 SE (126°)
Direction
🌍 +1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,394 3,830
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,394 3,830
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,394 3,591
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,394 3,591
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,394 4,788
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,394 3,591
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 PHX to SJO route connects Phoenix, United States with San Jose, Costa Rica. This long-haul flight covers 2,394 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 126° from Phoenix. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About PHX

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) serves Phoenix, 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 2,394 miles (3,853 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from PHX to SJO typically take around 5h 4m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,394 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.