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Private flights from San José to Drake Bay

Drake Bay is the wild edge of the Osa Peninsula — the gateway to Corcovado, the most biodiverse place on Earth. Fly direct in about 50 minutes — your schedule, your private aircraft, for the price of a regular ticket when you split the cost.

Whole plane
$1,287
Per seat
≈ $257
Flight time
50 min
Capacity
5–12
Why Drake Bay

What you fly in for

Corcovado National Park

Tapirs, scarlet macaws and big cats.

Caño Island diving

Some of the country’s best snorkeling and diving.

Almost roadless

Flying is by far the easiest way in.

A perfect day in Drake Bay

Land, drop your bags and make the most of every minute.

  1. Morning

    Boat into Corcovado for a ranger-guided wildlife hike.

  2. Midday

    Picnic lunch on a remote beach.

  3. Afternoon

    Snorkel or dive at Caño Island Biological Reserve.

  4. Evening

    Sunset over Drake Bay.

San José → Drake Bay FAQ

Everything about flying to Drake Bay

How much is a private flight from San José to Drake Bay?

A private charter from San José to Drake Bay (DRK) is $1,287 for the whole aircraft, which seats up to 5–12 passengers. Split between five travellers that’s about $257 each — the same as a scheduled Sansa fare, and sometimes less.

How long is the flight from San José to Drake Bay?

About 50 minutes in the air, direct. Compared with the 6 hour plus boat drive it saves most of a travel day, and you depart from a private terminal at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) minutes before takeoff.

How many passengers can fly to Drake Bay?

Our aircraft — typically a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan — carry up to 12 passengers. You charter the whole plane and split the cost across your group, so the more seats you fill, the lower the price per person.

Is AeroRide cheaper than Sansa to Drake Bay?

Often, yes. Because you book the entire aircraft and divide the fare, the per-seat price (about $257) matches or beats a Sansa ticket. Scheduled airlines like Sansa also enforce strict baggage weight limits and add hidden fees, while with AeroRide you fly direct, on your own schedule, in a private plane with no surprise costs.

Where does the flight to Drake Bay depart from and land?

Flights leave from the private terminal at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in San José and land at Drake Bay (DRK), in Corcovado. We can also arrange pickup from almost anywhere in Costa Rica or Central America.

Can I bring luggage, surfboards or pets to Drake Bay?

Yes. Each passenger has a standard luggage allowance, and we can arrange surfboards, golf bags, dive gear or pets in advance — just tell us when you request your flight so we assign the right aircraft.

How do I book a flight to Drake Bay?

Use the quick quote on this page, tap “Request this flight”, or message us on WhatsApp at +506 8923 6116. Pick your date and number of passengers and we confirm fast, with secure payment in the AeroRide app.

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