Fly private between Quepos and Palmar Sur from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
We fly Quepos (SJO) ⇄ Palmar Sur (PMZ) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Quepos to Palmar Sur is roughly 142 kilometres — 88 miles, or 76 nautical miles.
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Guide pricing for Quepos–Palmar Sur spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) 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. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 35 min | 32 min – 39 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 32 min | 29 min – 35 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 35 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 34 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 32 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 31 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 31 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.
The guide range for Quepos–Palmar Sur is derived from the sector distance and typical winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and landing charges levied at both airports. Final pricing is locked once we check live aircraft schedules.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Quepos, Costa Rica: Juan Santamaría International Airport and Tobías Bolaños International Airport.
Palmar Sur, Costa Rica: Palmar Sur Airport.
| Juan Santamaría International Airport | Palmar Sur Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | MROC / SJO | MRPM / PMZ |
| Longest hard runway | 9,882 ft | 4,570 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 3,021 ft | 49 ft |
| Distance from city | 62 km | in the city |
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: Tobías Bolaños International Airport (5,138 ft, 57 km) · Quepos Managua Airport (3,609 ft, 0 km) · La Loma Heliport · San Jose Heliport · 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)
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
Pets are welcome on every Quepos–Palmar Sur 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.
Quepos–Palmar Sur is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
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 35 min gate to gate over 142 km (88 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Quepos–Palmar Sur departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
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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