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Private flights from San José to Tamarindo

Tamarindo is Guanacaste’s liveliest beach town — surf breaks, sunset bars and a launchpad for the Gold Coast. 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
$1,430
Per seat
≈ $286
Flight time
50 min
Capacity
5–12
Why Tamarindo

What you fly in for

Surf for every level

From Playa Grande to Witch’s Rock and Ollie’s Point.

Gold Coast beaches

Conchal, Flamingo and Avellanas within reach.

Beat the road

Land minutes from the sand, not hours away.

A perfect day in Tamarindo

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

  1. Morning

    Surf lesson on the main Tamarindo beach break.

  2. Midday

    Lunch in town and browse the boutiques and markets.

  3. Afternoon

    Boat to Playa Conchal or an estuary tour at Las Baulas National Park.

  4. Evening

    Sunset drinks with your toes in the sand.

San José → Tamarindo FAQ

Everything about flying to Tamarindo

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

A private charter from San José to Tamarindo (TNO) 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 Tamarindo?

About 50 minutes in the air, direct. Compared with the 4.5 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 Tamarindo?

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 Tamarindo?

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 Tamarindo depart from and land?

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

Can I bring luggage, surfboards or pets to Tamarindo?

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 Tamarindo?

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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