Fly private between San Jose and Nosara Beach from US$8,000 for a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX). Get an instant quote.
This route runs both ways — San Jose (SJO) to Nosara Beach (LIR) and Nosara Beach to San Jose — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between San Jose and Nosara Beach is about 161 km (100 miles), or 87 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from San Jose to Nosara Beach (and Nosara Beach to San Jose) 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. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
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. | 43 min | 39 min – 47 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 37 min | 33 min – 41 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 43 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 42 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 37 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 37 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 36 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.
On San Jose–Nosara Beach, 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.
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.
Nosara Beach, Costa Rica: Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.
| Juan Santamaría International Airport | Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | MROC / SJO | MRLB / LIR |
| Longest hard runway | 9,882 ft | 9,022 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 3,021 ft | 270 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 70 km |
All 21 aircraft we quote for San Jose to Nosara Beach can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Juan Santamaría International Airport has 9,882 ft and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport 9,022 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 161 km.
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) · Nosara Airport (3,281 ft, 0 km) · Islita Airport · Tamarindo Airport · Cabo Velas Airport (3,281 ft, 48 km)
Choose your wheels-up time — San Jose–Nosara Beach runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the San Jose–Nosara Beach trip to about 43 min gate to gate.
Scheduled airlines serve a handful of airports; private jets open up dozens more within range of San Jose and Nosara Beach.
See the guide range — US$8,000 – US$15,500 — before you even submit a request. No bait-and-switch.
The San Jose to Nosara Beach route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 43 min gate to gate across the 161 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute San Jose–Nosara Beach charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
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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