What is the nearest airport to Costa Rica?

The nearest airport to Costa Rica is San Jose (SJO) Airport which is 33.8 km away. Other nearby airports include Arenal (FON) (59.1 km), Quepos (XQP) (93 km), Cobano (ACO) (129.3 km) and Liberia (LIR) (164.2 km).

How long does it take to get to San José from the Airport?

It takes 36 min to get from San José to San Jose (SJO) Airport.

How do I get to San José?

We recommend flying to San Jose (SJO) Airport, which is 15.1 km away from San José. The bus from San Jose (SJO) to San José takes 36 min.

Where can I stay near Costa Rica?

There are 124+ hotels available in Costa Rica.

How to get to Costa Rica from 5 nearby airports

Airports near Costa Rica

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

Duration	36 min
Distance	34 km
Average price	$36
Nearby airports	5 found

Duration

36 min

Distance

34 km

Average price

$36

Nearby airports

5 found

Closest airports to Costa Rica

The nearest airport to Costa Rica is San Jose (SJO). TUASA operates a bus from Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría to Terminal TUASA every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1 - $2 and the journey takes 36 min.

Recommended airport

San Jose (SJO)
1. bus
Fastest
36 min
Cheapest
$1–2

More details Find tickets now

Other nearby airports

Liberia (LIR)
1. bus
2h 55m
$31–38
Cobano (ACO)
1. taxi
2. bus
3h 17m
$99–115
Quepos (XQP)
1. bus
3h
$11–16
Arenal (FON)
1. bus
2. bus
2h 18m
$16–17

Important airports for Costa Rica

plane
San Jose Airport
15.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling to Costa Rica? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport?, What is the quickest option?, How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.