Puddle-jumpers save you time
Domestic airlines use small planes to make their short hops (20 to 40 minutes) to many towns in the country, from Tortuguero to Puerto Jimenez to Tamarindo.
Planes carry from four to fifteen passengers, and round-trip fares cost from $80 - $200.
If you want to see a lot of the country but don’t have much time, you’ll want to use these puddle-jumpers to cut hours and even days off your travel time. Make sure to make reservations (online or by phone) ahead of time.
SANSA is the domestic branch of TACA (the national airline); they fly out of Juan Santamaría Airport just outside of San José. Reach them at 506-2290-4100; from the U.S. 1-877-767-2672
NatureAir (toll free from the U.S. or Canada 800/235-9272) flies out of Tobías Bolaños Airport in the Pavas section of San José.
Here’s an in-depth comparison of SANSA and Nature Air, including their policies on surfboards and pets.
There are also charter plane companies, like Paradise Air and Aero Bell.
Planes carry from four to fifteen passengers, and round-trip fares cost from $80 - $200.
If you want to see a lot of the country but don’t have much time, you’ll want to use these puddle-jumpers to cut hours and even days off your travel time. Make sure to make reservations (online or by phone) ahead of time.
SANSA is the domestic branch of TACA (the national airline); they fly out of Juan Santamaría Airport just outside of San José. Reach them at 506-2290-4100; from the U.S. 1-877-767-2672
NatureAir (toll free from the U.S. or Canada 800/235-9272) flies out of Tobías Bolaños Airport in the Pavas section of San José.
Here’s an in-depth comparison of SANSA and Nature Air, including their policies on surfboards and pets.
There are also charter plane companies, like Paradise Air and Aero Bell.
| Categories | Practical Info |
| Adult Price | $80 |
| Price details | r/t fares start at $80 |
| Phone | 506-2290-4100 |
| Website | http://www.flysansa.com |