Turboprop
- Passengers6-9
- Flight time36 min
- Range1,800 km
- Guide priceUS$8,000 – US$11,000
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.
Charter San Jose to Roxana privately from US$8,000, about 36 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — San Jose (SJO) to Roxana (BCL) and Roxana to San Jose — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between San Jose and Roxana is about 110 km (68 miles), or 59 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from San Jose to Roxana (and Roxana to San Jose) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a turboprop such as the Pilatus PC-12 NGX. 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.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 36 min | 32 min – 40 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 36 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 35 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Jet charter costs between San Jose and Roxana are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
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.
Roxana, Costa Rica: Barra del Colorado Airport.
| Juan Santamaría International Airport | Barra del Colorado Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | MROC / SJO | MRBC / BCL |
| Longest hard runway | 9,882 ft | 3,281 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 3,021 ft | 3 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 24 km |
The shorter runway on this pairing is 3,281 ft at Barra del Colorado Airport, which rules out the largest cabins regardless of range.
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 1,781 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,662 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 1,281 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,562 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 81 ft spare |
2,180 km 2,042 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 381 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,272 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 281 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,762 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 1,781 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,842 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 2,081 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,342 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 219 ft short |
3,700 km 3,562 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 3 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,512 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 919 ft short |
3,900 km 3,762 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 2,295 ft short |
4,600 km 4,462 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 1,649 ft short |
5,926 km 5,788 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,619 ft short |
6,400 km 6,262 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,411 ft short |
7,220 km 7,082 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 2,159 ft short |
7,400 km 7,262 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 2,019 ft short |
7,800 km 7,662 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,509 ft short |
7,400 km 7,262 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,719 ft short |
14,260 km 14,122 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 2,519 ft short |
11,112 km 10,974 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 2,719 ft short |
12,960 km 12,822 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,519 ft short |
11,945 km 11,807 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
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) · Aerotortuguero Airport (3,118 ft, 20 km) · Duacari 2 Airport (3,163 ft, 27 km) · Guapiles Airport (3,609 ft, 50 km) · Santa Clara De Guapiles Airport (3,215 ft, 38 km)
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the San Jose–Roxana trip to about 36 min gate to gate.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
Transparent from the start: a clear US$8,000 – US$15,500 range for San Jose–Roxana, confirmed once we check live availability.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
The San Jose to Roxana route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
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.
Roughly 36 min gate to gate across the 110 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–Roxana 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.
Of course: Roxana to San Jose runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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