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Private flights from San José to La Fortuna

La Fortuna sits at the foot of the Arenal Volcano — thermal hot springs, waterfalls and adventure in the heart of the country. Fly direct in about 35 minutes — your schedule, your private aircraft, for the price of a regular ticket when you split the cost.

Whole plane
$845
Per seat
≈ $169
Flight time
35 min
Capacity
5–12
Why La Fortuna

What you fly in for

Arenal Volcano

Iconic cone, hanging bridges and lava-rock trails.

Hot springs

Tabacón and Eco-Termales after a day outdoors.

Save half a day

35 minutes vs a 3.5-hour mountain drive.

A perfect day in La Fortuna

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

  1. Morning

    Hike the Arenal Volcano trails and hanging bridges.

  2. Midday

    Visit the La Fortuna Waterfall and swim in the pool below.

  3. Afternoon

    Soak in the Tabacón hot springs.

  4. Evening

    Dinner with volcano views.

San José → La Fortuna FAQ

Everything about flying to La Fortuna

How much is a private flight from San José to La Fortuna?

A private charter from San José to La Fortuna (FON) is $845 for the whole aircraft, which seats up to 5–12 passengers. Split between five travellers that’s about $169 each — the same as a scheduled Sansa fare, and sometimes less.

How long is the flight from San José to La Fortuna?

About 35 minutes in the air, direct. Compared with the 3.5 hour 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 La Fortuna?

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 La Fortuna?

Often, yes. Because you book the entire aircraft and divide the fare, the per-seat price (about $169) 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 La Fortuna depart from and land?

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

Can I bring luggage, surfboards or pets to La Fortuna?

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 La Fortuna?

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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