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Private flights from Puerto Jiménez to Upala

Upala Airport serves Northern Plains — 40 min to Río Celeste. Fly direct from Puerto Jiménez in 75 min, on your schedule, for the whole aircraft.

Whole plane
$2,410
Per seat
≈ $482
Flight time
75 min
Capacity
Up to 5
Upala, Costa Rica
Why Upala

What you fly in for

1 to 3 days in Northern Plains

Land at UPL and make every minute count.

Day 1 — Arrive and settle in
  1. Morning

    Land at Upala Airport (UPL). 40 min to Río Celeste. Drop your bags and get oriented.

  2. Afternoon

    Tenorio Volcano National Park — the signature experience of the zone.

  3. Evening

    Dinner in Upala; an early night before a full day tomorrow.

Day 2 — The main event
  1. Morning

    Río Celeste — best done before midday heat.

  2. Midday

    Luxury Lodge — Tropical Forest, Upala or a relaxed lunch.

  3. Afternoon

    Birdwatching — Tenorio & Miravalles to swim, hike or simply unwind.

Day 3 — One more, then fly out
  1. Morning

    Nature Photography — Northern Plains before you pack up.

  2. Afternoon

    Return charter from UPL on your schedule — AeroRide flies when you do.

Private charter · Costa Rica · $2,410

Flying private from Puerto Jiménez to Upala

Why fly private from Puerto Jiménez to Upala?

The Puerto Jiménez–Upala corridor connects Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM) with Upala Airport (UPL). By road the journey runs to hours — often across mountainous or unpaved interior. An AeroRide private charter covers it in 75 min, gate to gate, on the schedule you choose rather than a fixed timetable.

The whole aircraft is $2,410 — that price already includes the round-trip positioning of the aircraft, FBO access at both ends, meet-and-greet coordination and all luggage handling. With 5 aboard that is about $482 each. No commercial queues, no check-in counters, no gate lines.

Puerto Jiménez Airport (PJM) — departure

Puerto Jiménez Airport sits in Osa Peninsula, 2 min to Puerto Jiménez. The runway is 1000m of asphalt and the airport operates 6am-6pm.

Upala Airport (UPL) — arrival

Upala Airport serves Northern Plains. 40 min to Río Celeste. The runway is 1200m of asphalt, and the airport operates 6am-5pm.

On arrival, AeroRide passengers clear the FBO in minutes — no baggage carousel, no commercial crowd. Ground transfers are arranged in advance through the same WhatsApp line.

FAQ

Puerto Jiménez to Upala — frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Puerto Jiménez to Upala?

About 75 min, direct. The private charter flies gate to gate with no connections — a fraction of the overland time.

How much does a private flight from Puerto Jiménez to Upala cost?

$2,410 for the whole aircraft (up to 5 passengers) — about $482 per person with 5 aboard. Includes the round-trip ferry from the base.

How many passengers can fly?

Up to 5 passengers with luggage. For larger groups we coordinate a second aircraft — ask on WhatsApp.

What does the price include?

The whole aircraft, the round-trip positioning ferry, FBO access at PJM and UPL, meet-and-greet and all luggage handling. No hidden fees.

How do I book Puerto Jiménez to Upala?

Message AeroRide on WhatsApp at +506 8923 6116 or request a quote on this page. Quotes are returned in minutes.

Stay and explore · Upala

Attractions near Upala

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Tenorio Volcano National Park

Volcano & Nature

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Río Celeste

Natural Wonder

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Luxury Lodge — Tropical Forest, Upala

Eco-Luxury

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Birdwatching — Tenorio & Miravalles

Wildlife & Photography

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Nature Photography — Northern Plains

Photography & Nature

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