Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from San José to New York by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between San José and New York is 17 days 13h. Ships depart from Puerto Moin / Limon (CRPMN) and arrive at New York (USNYC) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between San José and New York?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Puerto Moin / Limon (CRPMN) and arrive into New York (USNYC) around 17 days 13h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from San José to New York by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from San José to New York takes around 5h 13m. Flights depart from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and arrive at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between San José and New York?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) depart daily. These flights are serviced by United Airlines, FedEx, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Air Canada, Air Canada and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 5h 13m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between San José and New York?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between San José and New York. Cargo flights depart from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and arrive at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 5h 13m. FedEx and Air Canada operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from San José to New York by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 4 days to send cargo via road from San José and New York. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between San José to New York by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between San José and New York by cargo ship is 4,741 Nautical Miles (8,780 Kilometres / 5,456 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Caldera (CRCAL) and New York (USNYC).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between San José to New York?

Accepted Answer

The distance between San José and New York by road is 3,567 Kilometres (2,217 Miles) and will typically take around 4 days to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between San José to New York by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between San José and New York by air is around 3,580 Kilometres (2,225 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and La Guardia Airport (LGA).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from San José to New York by sea?

Accepted Answer

979kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from San José to New York. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

Question 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from San José to New York?

Accepted Answer

272kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from San José to New York. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
United Airlines	Daily	Boeing 737MAX 8
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+3 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757+3 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Air Canada	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
Air CanadaFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+6 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757+1 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
Southwest Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Air Canada	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+5 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MSW / HL - MSW → AMERXL / CMA - AMERXL \| COSCO - NEWS \| ONE - FLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd
MEDCARIB / GCO → AMERXL / NEWS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MCX → WSA5 → NEWS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MCX → WSA → NEWS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CHX3 → WSA4 → NEWS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CHX3 → CHX2 LOOP 1 → NEWS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CHX3 → CHX2 LOOP 2 → NEWS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MCX → EWX → NEWS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MAREX → AX4 → FLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MCX → WSA4 → NEWS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CCE / MAREX → AN1 / AX1 → FLX / CMA - AMERXL \| COSCO - NEWS \| ONE - FLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
CHX3 → WSA3 → NEWS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CHX3 → CHX → NEWS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CHX3 → WSA5 → AWE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MAREX → AX3 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CHX3 → WSA5 → AWE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MAREX → PS6 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MAREX → PS3 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CHX3 → WSA5 → AWE7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MAREX → AX3 → EC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MAREX → PS6 → EC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MAREX → AX3 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CHX3 → WSA5 → AWE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MAREX → AX3 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MAREX → AX3 → EC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CAX	Direct	2-4 times a week	Maersk
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San José to New York By Air freight, Container ship or Road

San José to New York by Air freight

Quickest air route

Juan Santamaría International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

Closest airports

Juan Santamaría International Airport to La Guardia Airport

San José to New York by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Puerto Moin / Limon to New York

Closest seaports

Caldera to New York

Most frequent

Puerto Moin / Limon to Newark

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