Charter San Jose to Nicoya privately from US$8,000, about 35 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
Private jet charter from San Jose (SJO) to Nicoya (JAP), and from Nicoya (JAP) back to San Jose (SJO).
The straight-line distance between San Jose and Nicoya is about 62 km (38 miles), or 33 nautical miles.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$11,000 for a one-way charter between San Jose and Nicoya, 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.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 35 min | 32 min – 39 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| 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 |
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 San Jose–Nicoya 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.
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 and Tobías Bolaños International Airport.
Nicoya, Costa Rica: Chacarita Airport.
| Juan Santamaría International Airport | Chacarita Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | MROC / SJO | MRCH / JAP |
| Longest hard runway | 9,882 ft | 4,921 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 3,021 ft | 7 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 38 km |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 4,921 ft at Chacarita Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,421 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,722 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 2,921 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,622 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 1,721 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,102 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,021 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,332 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 1,921 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,822 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,421 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,902 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 3,721 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,402 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,421 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,622 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 1,643 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,572 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 721 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,822 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 655 ft short |
4,600 km 4,522 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 9 ft short |
5,926 km 5,848 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 21 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,322 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 229 ft spare |
7,220 km 7,142 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 519 ft short |
7,400 km 7,322 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 379 ft short |
7,800 km 7,722 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 131 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,322 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,079 ft short |
14,260 km 14,182 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 879 ft short |
11,112 km 11,034 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 1,079 ft short |
12,960 km 12,882 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 121 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,867 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: 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) · Tambor Airport (2,723 ft, 0 km) · Islita Airport · Los Sueños Heliport
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
We publish the price band (US$8,000 – US$11,000) so you can plan before committing. The confirmed quote has no surprises.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
Private jets are pet-friendly by default. Your companion flies in the cabin with you, not in cargo.
Demand on San Jose–Nicoya 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.
Roughly 35 min gate to gate across the 62 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute San Jose–Nicoya charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our San Jose–Nicoya charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Nicoya to San Jose runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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