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How to get fromCosta Rica to Ecuadorby plane or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Costa Rica to Ecuador by plane or car

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  1. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport

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    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE)plane plane SJO - GYE
    7h 3m
    $329–580

  2. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Eloy Alfaro International Airport

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    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane SJO - MEC
    8h 37m
    $92–438

  3. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane SJO - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    7h 33m
    $216–394

  4. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Cuenca

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Cuenca (CUE)plane plane SJO - CUE
    8h 52m
    $410–550

  5. Fly Limón International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, car

    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)plane plane LIO - UIO
    2. Drive from Quito Airport to Quitocar car
    7h 52m
    $126–498

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,445.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Ecuador?

Copa Airlines, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and LATAM Chile fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) every 4 hours.

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