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How to get fromCosta Rica to Hawaiʻi Islandby plane, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Costa Rica to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Kona International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane SJO - KOA
    2. Drive from Kona-Airport-KOA to Hawaiʻi Islandcar car
    17h 10m
    $418–1,489

  2. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane SJO - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    19h 11m
    $673–2,094

  3. Fly Limón International Airport to Kona International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane LIO - KOA
    2. Drive from Kona-Airport-KOA to Hawaiʻi Islandcar car
    19h 2m
    $461–1,628

  4. Shuttle, shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Liberia Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane LIR - KOA
    4. Drive from Kona-Airport-KOA to Hawaiʻi Islandcar car
    19h 28m
    $984–3,094

  5. Taxi to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, drive

    1. Take the taxi from San Isidro to Quepos-Airport-XQPtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane XQP - KOA
    3. Drive from Kona-Airport-KOA to Hawaiʻi Islandcar car
    19h 53m
    $546–1,676

  6. Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane SJO - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    25h 6m
    $522–1,543

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Kona International Airport (KOA) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration15h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$407Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,874.2 mi
  • Duration: 17h 10m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Costa Rica to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the line 200 bus to El Cacique, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) airport, fly to Kona International Airport (KOA), then drive to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the line 200 bus to El Cacique, walk to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island.

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