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Private flights from Tamarindo to San José

Juan Santamaría International Airport serves Central Valley — 30 min from San José city center / 20 min from Escazú. Fly direct from Tamarindo in 46 min, on your schedule, for the whole aircraft.

Whole plane
$1,480
Per seat
≈ $296
Flight time
46 min
Capacity
Up to 5
San José, Costa Rica
Why San José

What you fly in for

1 to 3 days in Central Valley

Land at SJO and make every minute count.

Day 1 — Arrive and settle in
  1. Morning

    Land at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). 30 min from San José city center / 20 min from Escazú. Drop your bags and get oriented.

  2. Afternoon

    La Paz Waterfall Gardens — the signature experience of the zone.

  3. Evening

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

Day 2 — The main event
  1. Morning

    Poás Volcano National Park — best done before midday heat.

  2. Midday

    Hacienda Alsacia — Starbucks Coffee Farm or a relaxed lunch.

  3. Afternoon

    Private Coffee Tour — Naranjo, Grecia & Sarchí to swim, hike or simply unwind.

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

    Wellness & Ancestral Medicine — Valle Central before you pack up.

  2. Afternoon

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

Private charter · Costa Rica · $1,480

Flying private from Tamarindo to San José

Why fly private from Tamarindo to San José?

The Tamarindo–San José corridor connects Tamarindo Airport (TNO) with Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). By road the journey runs to hours — often across mountainous or unpaved interior. An AeroRide private charter covers it in 46 min, gate to gate, on the schedule you choose rather than a fixed timetable.

The whole aircraft is $1,480 — 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 $296 each. No commercial queues, no check-in counters, no gate lines.

Tamarindo Airport (TNO) — departure

Tamarindo Airport sits in Guanacaste, 2 min to Tamarindo beach. The runway is 780m of asphalt and the airport operates 6am-5pm.

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) — arrival

Juan Santamaría International Airport serves Central Valley. 30 min from San José city center / 20 min from Escazú. The runway is 3012m of asphalt, and the airport operates 24/7.

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

Tamarindo to San José — frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Tamarindo to San José?

About 46 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 Tamarindo to San José cost?

$1,480 for the whole aircraft (up to 5 passengers) — about $296 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 TNO and SJO, meet-and-greet and all luggage handling. No hidden fees.

How do I book Tamarindo to San José?

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

Stay and explore · San José

Attractions near San José

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La Paz Waterfall Gardens

Nature & Wildlife

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Poás Volcano National Park

Volcano & Nature

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Hacienda Alsacia — Starbucks Coffee Farm

Coffee & Culture

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Private Coffee Tour — Naranjo, Grecia & Sarchí

Coffee & Artisan

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Wellness & Ancestral Medicine — Valle Central

Wellness & Spa

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