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Private flights from San José to Quepos

Quepos is the gateway to Manuel Antonio National Park — rainforest meeting white-sand beaches, world-class sportfishing and the most-visited park in Costa Rica. Fly direct in about 25 minutes — your schedule, your private aircraft, for the price of a regular ticket when you split the cost.

Whole plane
$715
Per seat
≈ $143
Flight time
25 min
Capacity
5–12
Why Quepos

What you fly in for

Manuel Antonio National Park

Monkeys, sloths and beaches 10 minutes from the airstrip.

Sportfishing capital

Marlin and sailfish out of Marina Pez Vela year-round.

Skip the 3-hour drive

25 minutes in the air vs a winding coastal road.

A perfect day in Quepos

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

  1. Morning

    Land at XQP and head 10 minutes to Manuel Antonio National Park for monkeys, sloths and beaches inside the reserve.

  2. Midday

    Lunch at a clifftop restaurant on the park road, then swim at Playa Espadilla.

  3. Afternoon

    Sportfishing or a catamaran tour out of Marina Pez Vela.

  4. Evening

    Sunset and dinner in Quepos before your flight home.

San José → Quepos FAQ

Everything about flying to Quepos

How much is a private flight from San José to Quepos?

A private charter from San José to Quepos (XQP) is $715 for the whole aircraft, which seats up to 5–12 passengers. Split between five travellers that’s about $143 each — the same as a scheduled Sansa fare, and sometimes less.

How long is the flight from San José to Quepos?

About 25 minutes in the air, direct. Compared with the 3 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 Quepos?

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 Quepos?

Often, yes. Because you book the entire aircraft and divide the fare, the per-seat price (about $143) 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 Quepos depart from and land?

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

Can I bring luggage, surfboards or pets to Quepos?

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 Quepos?

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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