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Flights between Santo Domingo (SDQ) and San José (Alajuela) (SJO)

Las Américas International Airport, Dominican Republic ↔ Juan Santamaría International Airport, Costa Rica

A direct route between Santo Domingo and San José (Alajuela) appears in the OpenFlights route network.

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Distance
1,825 km
1,134 miles
Est. flight time
2h 47m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~2h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Dominican Republic

Jan
29°
34/24
60mm
Feb
29°
34/24
45mm
Mar
30°
35/25
55mm
Apr
30°
35/25
80mm
May
31°
36/26
150mm
Jun
32°
37/27
140mm
Jul
32°
37/27
150mm
Aug
32°
37/27
165mm
Sep
32°
37/27
190mm
Oct
32°
37/27
150mm
Nov
31°
36/26
110mm
Dec
29°
34/24
75mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Costa Rica

Jan
28°
33/23
10mm
Feb
29°
34/24
5mm
Mar
30°
35/25
15mm
Apr
30°
35/25
80mm
May
29°
34/24
250mm
Jun
28°
33/23
280mm
Jul
28°
33/23
200mm
Aug
28°
33/23
230mm
Sep
28°
33/23
320mm
Oct
28°
33/23
350mm
Nov
28°
33/23
145mm
Dec
28°
33/23
30mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Costa Rica: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Santo Domingo from San José (Alajuela)?

Santo Domingo (SDQ) and San José (Alajuela) (SJO) are around 1,825 km (1,134 miles) apart — an estimated 2h 47m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

What is the time difference between Santo Domingo and San José (Alajuela)?

Time difference ~ 2 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Costa Rica?

Across Costa Rica, the warmest month on average is March, with mean temperatures around 30°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Is there a travel advisory for Costa Rica?

The UK FCDO currently rates Costa Rica as Normal precautions. Check the official source before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.