Private charter between Golfito and Puerto Jimenez starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
Private jet charter from Golfito () to Puerto Jimenez (GLF), and from Puerto Jimenez (GLF) back to Golfito ().
The straight-line distance between Golfito and Puerto Jimenez is about 58 km (36 miles), or 32 nautical miles.
From US$8,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Guide pricing for Golfito–Puerto Jimenez spans US$8,000 – US$11,000: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
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.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 26 min | 23 min – 29 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 26 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 26 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
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 Golfito–Puerto Jimenez, 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. Slot-controlled hubs at one or both ends can affect both scheduling and cost.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Golfito, Costa Rica: Alvaro Berroa Airport.
Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica: Golfito Airport.
| Alvaro Berroa Airport | Golfito Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | MP21 | MRGF / GLF |
| Longest hard runway | 6,562 ft | 4,593 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 5,000 ft | 49 ft |
| Distance from city | 58 km | 19 km |
Alvaro Berroa Airport is at 5,000 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on departure.
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,593 ft at Golfito Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,093 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,727 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,593 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,627 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,393 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,107 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,693 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,337 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,593 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,827 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,093 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,907 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,393 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,407 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,093 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,627 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,315 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,577 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 393 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,827 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 983 ft short |
4,600 km 4,527 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 337 ft short |
5,926 km 5,853 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 307 ft short |
6,400 km 6,327 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 99 ft short |
7,220 km 7,147 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 847 ft short |
7,400 km 7,327 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 707 ft short |
7,800 km 7,727 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 197 ft short |
7,400 km 7,327 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,407 ft short |
14,260 km 14,187 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,207 ft short |
11,112 km 11,039 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,407 ft short |
12,960 km 12,887 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 207 ft short |
11,945 km 11,872 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Golfito Airport (4,593 ft, 0 km) · Palmar Sur Airport (4,570 ft, 46 km) · Finca 10 / Nuevo Palmar Sur Airport (4,700 ft, 46 km) · Coto 47 Airport (3,281 ft, 24 km) · Palmar Sur Airport (4,570 ft, 50 km) · Finca 10 / Nuevo Palmar Sur Airport (4,700 ft, 48 km) · Puerto Jimenez Airport · Coto 47 Airport (3,281 ft, 37 km)
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
Charter safety is non-negotiable. All operators on our network carry current AOC certification and third-party audits.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
Demand on Golfito–Puerto Jimenez comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$8,000 – US$11,000 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 26 min gate to gate over 58 km (36 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Golfito–Puerto Jimenez charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Golfito–Puerto Jimenez charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Puerto Jimenez to Golfito runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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