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How to get fromCosta Rica to Galápagos Islandsby plane or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Costa Rica to Galápagos Islands by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane SJO - SCY
    10h 47m
    $651–1,502

  2. Fly from Limón International Airport

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    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane LIO - SCY
    20h 21m
    $421–1,613

  3. Taxi to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from San Isidro to Quepos-Airport-XQPtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY)plane plane XQP - SCY
    20h 42m
    $517–1,562

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration14h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,356.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 47m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Galápagos Islands, Ecuador?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., LATAM Chile, and Copa Airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to San Cristóbal Airport (SCY) once daily.

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