Airfares and air travel to Costa Rica

 

Costa Rica by Air

Airfares and air travel to Costa Rica page is presented here to assist you in finding some of the best air travel deals to and from Costa Rica. Also you will find information on the international and domestic airports and airlines, Costa Rica entry requirements, and local air travel in and around the country.

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International Airports

Costa Rica is served by two international airports. International flights arrive at San Jose's Juan Santamaria International Airport, and Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia northwest of San Jose near the beaches in Guanacaste province. There are good connections to all parts of the country from both these international airports. International flights arrive daily from the United States, Canada, and several European and South American countries. There is a departure tax of around US $26 on international flights. Entry requirements

Juan Santamaría International Airport
Located in the city of Alajuela ten miles from downtown San Jose the capital of Costa Rica. Major international carriers include Continental, American, Delta, United, Iberia, KLM, British Airways, Grupo Taca, Copa, Cubana, Avianca, America West and Mexicana.

Daniel Oduber International Airport
Located in the city of Liberia northwest of San Jose 217 km (135 mi).Officially named the Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport, after the popular former president of Costa Rica and supporter of development in Guanacaste Province.

Located at sea level, on the great extension of flatland called the Llano Grande, 17 km west of Liberia, it is better situated, than Juan Santamaria, to receive flights and grow over time. The airport offers full services for fuel, luggage handling, and technical service for weight and balance certification, while its fire department is specially equipped with paramedic services. Inside the terminal are immigration, customs, airport security and antidrug controls, as well as, a bank, snack bar, restrooms and medical assistance.

International Airlines Serving Costa Rica

Continental, American, Delta, United, Iberia, KLM, British Airways, Grupo Taca, Copa, Cubana, Avianca, America West and Mexicana . With all these different airlines why not compare airfares here: Expedia.com's Air Fare Compare Wizard

Airfares to Costa Rica

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Costa Rica Domestic Airlines and Charters

Although Costa Rica is a small country and travel to either coast is only a short distance traveling by car is often very time consuming. Traffic and road work often make what should be short trip longer. If you are visiting, on vacation, traveling or have only a short time here, we recommend traveling by air with one of the local airlines. There are daily flights to most of the popular desitnations. For the most part none are over 50 minutes which will allow you more time at your destination.

Local Airlines

Sansa Airlines: was created in 1980 and is the most important domestic airline in Costa Rica. They fly daily to 15 exciting local destinations using their factory new Cessna Grand Caravan's.The fleet is air-conditioned with leather seats for your increased comfort. Airfares and air travel schedules can be found on the Sansa where you can purchase tickets online. Sansa also offers charters.

Nature Air: Nature Air
For the past ten years, we have flown over 100,000 scheduled flights into Costa Rican wilderness, opening up new frontiers, new landing strips. We have transported Non Profitable organizations (NGO) teams, researchers, ecologists, environmentalists, foresters, travelers and adventurers of all sorts.

Air Charter Service: Air Charter Service
Since 1970 the companies Aviones Taxi Aereo and Taxi Aereo Centroamericano have offerred the best guaranteed service in Costa Rica and throughout the region. They will satisfy all your needs both within the country and Central America, and the Caribbean basin.

There are small domestic airports in all the Costa Rican Provinces. As you can see from the map that most destinations are covered. Check with the local airlines for rates and schedules. Most local airlines offer one way or round trip. Check with airlines for package deals. Some have deals for a week or two of unlimited travel. What a way to see Costa Rica!