⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

San José to Quepos flights

San José (SJO) to Quepos (XQP): 38 miles (62 km) great-circle, about 0h 35m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $246 round-trip on airline GW, nonstop, departing May 1, 2026.

GWGWGW520
Depart
SJO
San José, Costa Rica
08:30
2026-05-01
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Arrive
XQP
Quepos, Costa Rica
Returns 16:30
2026-05-04
Stops
non-stop
Distance
38 mi
Est. nonstop time
0h 35m
Trip type
Round-trip
$246
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest San José to Quepos fare fly?

$246 round-trip, airline GW GW520, departing 2026-05-01 at 08:30, returning 2026-05-04. The recorded itinerary left on a Friday, returning on a Monday 3 nights later; the fare was observed 6 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is San José from Quepos?

  • Distance: 38 miles (62 km) great-circle, heading south.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 0h 35m.
  • Departure airport: Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), San José, Costa Rica, UTC-6 on May 1, 2026.
  • Arrival: Quepos Managua Airport (XQP), Costa Rica, UTC-6 on May 1, 2026.
  • Time difference: none on the recorded date.
  • Route type: domestic, within Costa Rica.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 85 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: airline GW GW520, non-stop, round-trip, 3 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the San José to Quepos fare compare with other routes from SJO?

At $246, it ranked 2nd of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from SJO (median $412).

Routes from SJO of similar length: San Andres (246 mi) at $444 and Panama City (335 mi) at $300.

SJO to XQP is the only one of 30 SJO routes where airline GW priced cheapest. It is the 30th longest of the 30 routes we track from SJO.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones America/Costa_Rica, America/Costa_Rica; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

San José to Quepos flight questions

How far is San José from Quepos by plane?

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San José is about 38 miles (62 km) from Quepos on a great-circle line from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Quepos Managua Airport (XQP), heading south. It is the 30th longest of the 30 routes we track from SJO. The recorded itinerary was nonstop.

How long is the flight from San José to Quepos?

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About 0h 35m nonstop by our estimate for 38 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded airline GW fare was nonstop. Routes from SJO of similar length: San Andres (246 mi) at $444 and Panama City (335 mi) at $300.

What is the time difference between San José and Quepos?

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On May 1, 2026, San José was on UTC-6 (America/Costa_Rica) and Quepos on UTC-6 (America/Costa_Rica), so the two cities shared the same clock time: noon in San José was 12:00 in Quepos. Neither America/Costa_Rica nor America/Costa_Rica shifts for daylight saving, so the gap holds all year.

How much is a flight from San José to Quepos?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $246 per person round-trip on airline GW flight GW520, departing May 1, 2026, returning May 4, 2026, nonstop. At $246, it ranked 2nd of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from SJO (median $412). Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from San José to Quepos?

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Yes, the cheapest recorded fare was a nonstop airline GW flight, GW520, on May 1, 2026. From SJO, 6 of 30 were. SJO to XQP is the only one of 30 SJO routes where airline GW priced cheapest. Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) sits at 85 ft above sea level.

Which airports serve flights from San José to Quepos?

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It departs Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San José, Costa Rica, and arrives at Quepos Managua Airport (XQP) in Quepos, Costa Rica. A domestic Costa Rica flight. More routes from San José are on our San José flights page.

Where else near Quepos can you fly from San José?

San Andres (ADZ) $444Panama City (PTY) $300San Salvador (SAL) $261Guatemala City (GUA) $304Medellin (MDE) $287Bogota (BOG) $267All flights from San José →

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