Private flights from San José (Pavas) to San José
Juan Santamaría International Airport serves Central Valley — 30 min from San José city center / 20 min from Escazú. Fly direct from San José (Pavas) in 12 min, on your schedule, for the whole aircraft.
What you fly in for
1 to 3 days in Central Valley
Land at SJO and make every minute count.
Day 1 — Arrive and settle in
- Morning
Land at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). 30 min from San José city center / 20 min from Escazú. Drop your bags and get oriented.
- Afternoon
La Paz Waterfall Gardens — the signature experience of the zone.
- Evening
Dinner in San José; an early night before a full day tomorrow.
Day 2 — The main event
- Morning
Poás Volcano National Park — best done before midday heat.
- Midday
Hacienda Alsacia — Starbucks Coffee Farm
- Afternoon
Private Coffee Tour — Naranjo, Grecia & Sarchí to swim, hike or simply unwind.
Day 3 — One more, then fly out
- Morning
Wellness & Ancestral Medicine — Valle Central before you pack up.
- Afternoon
Return charter from SJO on your schedule — AeroRide flies when you do.
Flying private from San José (Pavas) to San José
Why fly private from San José (Pavas) to San José?
The San José (Pavas)–San José corridor connects Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) with Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). By road the journey runs to hours — often across mountainous or unpaved interior. An AeroRide private charter covers it in 12 min, gate to gate, on the schedule you choose rather than a fixed timetable.
The whole aircraft is $661 — that price already includes the round-trip positioning of the aircraft, FBO access at both ends, meet-and-greet coordination and all luggage handling. With 5 aboard that is about $132 each. No commercial queues, no check-in counters, no gate lines.
Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) — departure
Tobías Bolaños International Airport sits in Central Valley, 15 min from San José city center. The runway is 1600m of asphalt and the airport operates 6am-6pm.
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) — arrival
Juan Santamaría International Airport serves Central Valley. 30 min from San José city center / 20 min from Escazú. The runway is 3012m of asphalt, and the airport operates 24/7.
On arrival, AeroRide passengers clear the FBO in minutes — no baggage carousel, no commercial crowd. Ground transfers are arranged in advance through the same WhatsApp line.
San José (Pavas) to San José — frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from San José (Pavas) to San José?
About 12 min, direct. The private charter flies gate to gate with no connections — a fraction of the overland time.
How much does a private flight from San José (Pavas) to San José cost?
$661 for the whole aircraft (up to 5 passengers) — about $132 per person with 5 aboard. Includes the round-trip ferry from the base.
How many passengers can fly?
Up to 5 passengers with luggage. For larger groups we coordinate a second aircraft — ask on WhatsApp.
What does the price include?
The whole aircraft, the round-trip positioning ferry, FBO access at SYQ and SJO, meet-and-greet and all luggage handling. No hidden fees.
How do I book San José (Pavas) to San José?
Message AeroRide on WhatsApp at +1 786 982 6354 or request a quote on this page. Quotes are returned in minutes.
Attractions near San José
La Paz Waterfall Gardens
Nature & Wildlife
Poás Volcano National Park
Volcano & Nature
Hacienda Alsacia — Starbucks Coffee Farm
Coffee & Culture
Private Coffee Tour — Naranjo, Grecia & Sarchí
Coffee & Artisan
Wellness & Ancestral Medicine — Valle Central
Wellness & Spa