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Costa
Rica by Air
Air travel to Costa Rica
Our Costa
Rica Airfare page is presented here to provide
you the Costa Rica visitor with
information on air travel to Costa Rica. In addition we offer
information on local air travel
within the country.
We want you to know
where in Costa Rica you will arrive, and should
you choose, how to get around Costa Rica by air. Also we hope
to assist you in finding some of the
best air travel deals on Costa Rica airfare
to and from the country. Discounted airfares to and from Costa
Rica from all US, European, Latin American destinations. We
hope this information is useful to you. This page includes:
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Air
travel to Costa Rica and the 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 just an hour from 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 many European and South American countries. When leaving
Costa Rica there is a departure tax of around US $26 on international
flights. Entry requirements
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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.
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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.
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This international airport is the gateway to Guanacaste and
Costa Rica's "Gold Coast the beaches of Guanacaste. 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.
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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
Costa Rica airfare here:
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Airfares
to Costa Rica
There are many choices in Costa
Rica airfare.. Have you heard this before? "When
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here on airfares to and from Costa Rica to almost every world
wide destination. For domestic airlines and flights see our
section below on Costa Rica domestic
airlines.
Travel
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Because of their superior quality
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TACA
International Airlines
Across the three Americas,
TACA International stands out as a leader within the airline
industry. They offer more direct flights between North and
Central America than any other airline; highly competitive
fares; an all-new fleet of Airbus aircraft; 88% on-time
flights; and service, safety, and security in the air and
on the ground.
Lowest fares to vacation paradise
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Domestic
Costa Rica 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 destinations.
For the most part none are over 50 minutes which will allow
you more time at your destination.
Costa
Rica Airlines
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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
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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.
Nature Air
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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. Air
Charter Service
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Costa Rica
Airports
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 on Costa
Rica airfare. 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!
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General Entry
Requirements Passport & Visa
Citizens holding valid passports
from the following country's are permitted to stay in Costa Rica for
90 days without a visa:
Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland
and dependencies, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg,
Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania,
South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
of America, Uruguay.
Citizens holding valid passports
from the following country's are allowed to stay in Costa Rica for
30 days without a visa, though once in the country, they can solicit
a "Prórroga de Turismo"
from the Immigration office (Migración), which allows them
to stay a total of 90 days:
Albania, Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados,
Belize, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Dominica,
El Salvador, France and dependencies, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana,
Honduras, Iceland, Jamaica, Kenya, Kuwait, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand,
Oman, Philippines, Qatar, San Cristobal, San Marino, St. Lucia, St
Vincent, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Suriname, Taiwan, Trinidad
& Tobago, United Arab Emirates, Vatican, Venezuela .
Citizens of all country's not listed above must obtain
a visa from a Costa Rican embassy or consulate before traveling
there.
Adults and children: (children 0 - 16 years old) require the following
documents to enter Costa Rica:
A passport valid for at least 6 months
A pre-paid airline ticket to exit Costa Rica or proof of financial
resources $400 - $1,000.00 in cash, traveler checks, and or credit
cards to pay for the market value of a one-way airline ticket either
to return to your home country or to go to another country.
Local
Airports
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Province
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Town
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Airport name
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Puntarenas
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Buenos Aires
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Buenos Aires De Osa
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Guanacaste
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Carrillo
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Carrillo
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Limon
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Costa Rica
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Barra Del Colorado
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Puntarenas
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Coto 47
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Coto 47
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Puntarenas
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Golfito
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Golfito Intl
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Limon
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Guapiles
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Guapiles
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Guanacaste
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Liberia
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Daniel Oduber Quiros Intl
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Limon
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Limon
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Limon Intl
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Heredia
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Los Chiles
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Los Chiles
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Guanacaste
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Nosara
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Nosara
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Puntarenas
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Palmar
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Palmar Sur
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San Jose
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San Jose
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Juan Santamaria Intl
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San Jose
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San Jose
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Tobias Bolanos Intl
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Puntarenas
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San Vito De Jaba
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San Vito De Jaba
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Puntarenas
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Puerto Jimenez
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Puerto Jimenez
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Guanacaste
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Samara
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Samara
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Puntarenas
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Quepos
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Quepos
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Puntarenas
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Tambor
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Tambor
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Guanacaste
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Tamarindo
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Tamarindo
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Limon
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Tortuguero
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Tortuguero
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Limon
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Parismina
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Parismina
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Heredia
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Upaia
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Upaia
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