Private charter between David and San Jose starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
Private jet charter from David (DAV) to San Jose (SJO), and from San Jose (SJO) back to David (DAV).
As the crow flies, David to San Jose is roughly 264 kilometres — 164 miles, or 143 nautical miles.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between David and San Jose, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 56 min | 50 min – 1h 02m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 46 min | 41 min – 51 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 56 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 53 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 46 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 45 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 44 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
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.
Every David–San Jose quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs across the regions you cross, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
David, Panama: Enrique Malek International Airport and Alvaro Berroa Airport.
San Jose, Costa Rica: Juan Santamaría International Airport and Tobías Bolaños International Airport.
| Enrique Malek International Airport | Juan Santamaría International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | MPDA / DAV | MROC / SJO |
| Longest hard runway | 8,530 ft | 9,882 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 89 ft | 3,021 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for David to San Jose can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Enrique Malek International Airport has 8,530 ft and Juan Santamaría International Airport 9,882 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 264 km.
Alternates within range: Alvaro Berroa Airport (6,562 ft, 49 km) · La Cabezona Airport (3,281 ft, 9 km) · Coto 47 Airport (3,281 ft, 63 km) · Finca Ceiba Airport (3,117 ft, 44 km) · Tobías Bolaños International Airport (5,138 ft, 9 km) · Chacarita Airport (4,921 ft, 62 km) · Guapiles Airport (3,609 ft, 51 km) · Quepos Managua Airport (3,609 ft, 62 km)
We publish the price band (US$8,000 – US$15,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
A private cabin means confidential conversations stay confidential. Ideal for executives and families alike.
Pets are welcome on every David–San Jose charter, in the cabin, not the hold. Note them in your enquiry.
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
Demand on David–San Jose comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a international route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 56 min gate to gate across the 264 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute David–San Jose charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our David–San Jose charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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