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Private flights from San José to Puerto Jiménez

Puerto Jiménez is the main town of the Osa Peninsula and the eastern gateway to Corcovado National Park — raw rainforest, the Golfo Dulce and abundant wildlife. Fly direct in about 55 minutes — your schedule, your private aircraft, for the price of a regular ticket when you split the cost.

Whole plane
$1,430
Per seat
≈ $286
Flight time
55 min
Capacity
5–12
Why Puerto Jiménez

What you fly in for

Gateway to Corcovado

Access Carate and Los Patos ranger stations.

Golfo Dulce

A tropical fjord rich with dolphins and whales.

Far-flung Osa

A short flight beats a long, rough drive.

A perfect day in Puerto Jiménez

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

  1. Morning

    Ranger-guided wildlife walk in Corcovado from Carate or Los Patos.

  2. Midday

    Lunch in Puerto Jiménez town.

  3. Afternoon

    Kayak the Golfo Dulce mangroves.

  4. Evening

    Sunset at Playa Preciosa.

San José → Puerto Jiménez FAQ

Everything about flying to Puerto Jiménez

How much is a private flight from San José to Puerto Jiménez?

A private charter from San José to Puerto Jiménez (PJM) is $1,430 for the whole aircraft, which seats up to 5–12 passengers. Split between five travellers that’s about $286 each — the same as a scheduled Sansa fare, and sometimes less.

How long is the flight from San José to Puerto Jiménez?

About 55 minutes in the air, direct. Compared with the 7 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 Puerto Jiménez?

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 Puerto Jiménez?

Often, yes. Because you book the entire aircraft and divide the fare, the per-seat price (about $286) 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 Puerto Jiménez depart from and land?

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

Can I bring luggage, surfboards or pets to Puerto Jiménez?

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 Puerto Jiménez?

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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