Chartering a private flight in Costa Rica is simpler — and far more affordable — than most people expect, thanks to the whole-aircraft model. You are not buying a private jet; you are sharing the cost of one small aircraft across your group.
How the whole-aircraft model works
You charter the entire plane for a fixed price, then split it among passengers. For a family or small group, the per-seat cost can land close to a scheduled fare — with none of the connections, fixed schedules or baggage limits.
What it costs
Pricing is based on flight time and the ferry from the aircraft’s base (Pavas, San José) to your origin and back, with a one-hour minimum. Short domestic legs start around the minimum; longer routes scale with time. See how much a charter costs for worked examples.
Why travellers choose it
- Door-to-airport in minutes, no long check-in lines.
- Fly on your schedule, not the airline’s.
- Reach remote airstrips — the Osa, Tortuguero, Guanacaste — scheduled flights skip.
- Generous, flexible baggage for surfboards, dive gear and luggage.
How to book
Tell us your route, dates and group size and we quote in minutes. Browse routes by country or request a flight to start.
Planning Your Costa Rica Trip with Private Aviation
Costa Rica rewards travelers who combine multiple regions into a single seamless journey. Private charter flights make this practical: fly from SJO to the Caribbean coast, then to the Pacific, then to mountain lodges, all within a single trip without backtracking. Each destination becomes accessible without the highway fatigue. Plan your itinerary around experiences rather than road times, and let private aviation handle the logistics.