Charter Palmar Sur to San Jose privately from US$8,000, about 41 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from Palmar Sur (PMZ) to San Jose (SJO), and from San Jose (SJO) back to Palmar Sur (PMZ).
Palmar Sur and San Jose lie approximately 142 km apart (88 mi / 76 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Palmar Sur to San Jose (and San Jose to Palmar Sur) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. 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. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 41 min | 37 min – 45 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 36 min | 32 min – 40 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 41 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 40 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 36 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 35 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 35 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.
What determines the price between Palmar Sur and San Jose? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Palmar Sur, Costa Rica: Palmar Sur Airport.
San Jose, Costa Rica: Juan Santamaría International Airport and Tobías Bolaños International Airport.
| Palmar Sur Airport | Juan Santamaría International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | MRPM / PMZ | MROC / SJO |
| Longest hard runway | 4,570 ft | 9,882 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 49 ft | 3,021 ft |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,570 ft at Palmar Sur Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,070 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,622 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,570 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,522 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,370 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,002 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 1,670 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,232 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,570 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,722 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,070 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,802 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,370 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,302 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,070 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,522 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,292 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,472 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 370 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,722 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 1,006 ft short |
4,600 km 4,422 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 360 ft short |
5,926 km 5,748 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 330 ft short |
6,400 km 6,222 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 122 ft short |
7,220 km 7,042 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 870 ft short |
7,400 km 7,222 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 730 ft short |
7,800 km 7,622 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 220 ft short |
7,400 km 7,222 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,430 ft short |
14,260 km 14,082 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 1,230 ft short |
11,112 km 10,934 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,430 ft short |
12,960 km 12,782 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 230 ft short |
11,945 km 11,767 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
Alternates within range: Finca 10 / Nuevo Palmar Sur Airport (4,700 ft, 6 km) · Golfito Airport (4,593 ft, 46 km) · Buenos Aires Airport (3,248 ft, 28 km) · Drake Bay Airport (2,461 ft, 32 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)
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
We publish the price band (US$8,000 – US$15,500) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 6-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
Demand on Palmar Sur–San Jose 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$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 41 min gate to gate over 142 km (88 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Palmar Sur–San Jose departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Palmar Sur–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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