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Private flights from San José to Tambor

Tambor is the airstrip for the southern Nicoya Peninsula — the quickest way to Santa Teresa, Montezuma and the wildlife of the Curú refuge. Fly direct in about 30 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
30 min
Capacity
5–12
Why Tambor

What you fly in for

Santa Teresa & Montezuma

Surf towns and waterfalls a short transfer away.

Curú Wildlife Refuge

Monkeys, deer and white-sand coves.

Skip the ferry

A 30-minute flight instead of a drive plus ferry.

A perfect day in Tambor

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

  1. Morning

    Transfer to Santa Teresa for a surf or beach morning.

  2. Midday

    Lunch in town, then a smoothie and shop stroll.

  3. Afternoon

    Visit Curú Wildlife Refuge or boat to Tortuga Island.

  4. Evening

    Famous Santa Teresa sunset.

San José → Tambor FAQ

Everything about flying to Tambor

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

A private charter from San José to Tambor (TMU) 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 Tambor?

About 30 minutes in the air, direct. Compared with the 5 hour plus ferry 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 Tambor?

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 Tambor?

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 Tambor depart from and land?

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

Can I bring luggage, surfboards or pets to Tambor?

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 Tambor?

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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