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Private flights from San José to Upala

Upala lies in the northern plains near the Nicaraguan border and the Tenorio Volcano — gateway to the turquoise Río Celeste. Fly direct in about 30 min — your schedule, your private aircraft.

Whole plane
$750
Per seat
≈ $150
Flight time
30 min
Capacity
5–12
Why Upala

What you fly in for

Río Celeste

The famous turquoise river and waterfall.

Tenorio Volcano

Rainforest hikes and hot springs.

Off the tourist trail

Authentic northern-plains country.

A perfect day in Upala

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

  1. Morning

    Fly into UPL and head to Tenorio.

  2. Midday

    Hike to the Río Celeste waterfall.

  3. Afternoon

    Soak in natural hot springs.

  4. Evening

    Country dinner near the border.

San José → Upala FAQ

Everything about flying to Upala

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

A private charter is $750 for the whole aircraft — about $150 per seat when split between five, comparable to a scheduled ticket. The value is the freedom: you fly on your own schedule, enjoy complimentary drinks on board, and can bring anything you like as long as it stays within the aircraft takeoff weight.

How long is the flight from San José to Upala?

About 30 min in the air, direct from the private terminal at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) in San José to Upala (UPL).

How many passengers can fly to Upala?

Our aircraft 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.

Where does the flight to Upala depart from and land?

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

How do I book a flight to Upala?

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.

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