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How to get fromEcuador to Costa Ricaby plane or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Ecuador to Costa Rica by plane or car

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  1. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport

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    1. Fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane GYE - SJO
    5h 28m
    $325–618

  2. Car to Mariscal Sucre International Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar car
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane UIO - SJO
    6h 59m
    $215–395

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

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,449.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Ecuador and Costa Rica?

Copa Airlines, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and LATAM Chile fly from José Joaquín De Olmedo International Airport (GYE) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 3 hours.

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