Fly private between San Jose and Nosara Beach from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant, guaranteed quote.
This route runs both ways — San Jose (SJO) to Nosara Beach (NOB) and Nosara Beach to San Jose — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between San Jose and Nosara Beach is about 158 km (98 miles), or 85 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from San Jose to Nosara Beach (and Nosara Beach to San Jose) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 300E. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
The popular choice for this distance — strong value and cabin comfort. It seats 6-8 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 43 min | 39 min – 47 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 37 min | 33 min – 41 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Light Jet | 36 min | 32 min – 40 min | US$11,000 | 6-8 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 43 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 42 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 37 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 37 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 36 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 300E | 36 min | US$11,000 – US$15,500 | 6-8 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
On San Jose–Nosara Beach, pricing is a function of the route distance and headwinds, fuel costs at both ends, and handling charges at origin and destination. We verify against current aircraft availability before quoting a firm price.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
San Jose, Costa Rica: Juan Santamaría International Airport.
Nosara Beach, Costa Rica: Nosara Airport, Flying Crocodile Airport, Tambor Airport, La Guinea Airport, Cabo Velas Airport and Talolinga Airport.
Choose your wheels-up time — San Jose–Nosara Beach runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the San Jose–Nosara Beach trip to its true flying time: 43 min.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of San Jose and Nosara Beach.
See the guide range — US$8,000 – US$15,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
The San Jose to Nosara Beach route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 43 min airborne across the 158 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet, Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute San Jose–Nosara Beach charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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