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Tamarindo.$433 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 May, returning Tue, 27 May.Return flight with Sansa Regional.Outbound direct flight with Sansa Regional departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 23 May, arriving in Tamarindo.Inbound direct flight with Sansa Regional departs from Tamarindo on Tue, 27 May, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $433, select.
Tamarindo.$433 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 May, returning Sun, 1 Jun.Return flight with Sansa Regional.Outbound direct flight with Sansa Regional departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 30 May, arriving in Tamarindo.Inbound direct flight with Sansa Regional departs from Tamarindo on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $433, select.
Tamarindo.$433 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Jun, returning Sun, 8 Jun.Return flight with Sansa Regional.Outbound direct flight with Sansa Regional departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 6 Jun, arriving in Tamarindo.Inbound direct flight with Sansa Regional departs from Tamarindo on Sun, 8 Jun, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $433, select.
Tamarindo.$433 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Sep, returning Sun, 21 Sep.Return flight with Sansa Regional.Outbound direct flight with Sansa Regional departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 19 Sep, arriving in Tamarindo.Inbound direct flight with Sansa Regional departs from Tamarindo on Sun, 21 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $433, select.
Tamarindo.$434 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Nov, returning Sun, 30 Nov.Return flight with Sansa Regional.Outbound direct flight with Sansa Regional departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 21 Nov, arriving in Tamarindo.Inbound direct flight with Sansa Regional departs from Tamarindo on Sun, 30 Nov, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $434, select.
Tamarindo.$434 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Sep, returning Mon, 13 Oct.Return flight with Sansa Regional.Outbound direct flight with Sansa Regional departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Thu, 18 Sep, arriving in Tamarindo.Inbound direct flight with Sansa Regional departs from Tamarindo on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $434, select.
Tamarindo.$434 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Jun, returning Thu, 3 Jul.Return flight with Sansa Regional.Outbound direct flight with Sansa Regional departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sat, 21 Jun, arriving in Tamarindo.Inbound direct flight with Sansa Regional departs from Tamarindo on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $434, select.
Tamarindo.$434 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Jul, returning Fri, 18 Jul.Return flight with Sansa Regional.Outbound direct flight with Sansa Regional departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 15 Jul, arriving in Tamarindo.Inbound direct flight with Sansa Regional departs from Tamarindo on Fri, 18 Jul, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Price includes taxes and charges.From $434, select.

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Direct flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Tamarindo

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San Jose to Tamarindo: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$433
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time50 mins
Most popular airlineSansa Regional
Average flights per week92

Finding cheap flights from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Tamarindo: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Tamarindo is $433. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
50 minutes is the average flight time from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Tamarindo.
Sansa Regional and World Ticket Ltd fly direct from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Tamarindo.
As of May 2025, there are 92 flights per week flying from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Tamarindo.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria to Tamarindo is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport to Tamarindo Airport on Friday, 19 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 50 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Tamarindo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Tamarindo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Sansa Regional offers the cheapest flight tickets to Tamarindo.

Flying from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tamarindo Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 50 minutes.

  • You can choose from 26 weekly Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tamarindo Airport flights. The 05:15 departure with SANSA Regional is the earliest you can take. SANSA Regional operates the last service of the day at 16:00.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your SJO to TNO flight.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

  • SANSA Regional has direct flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tamarindo Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Tamarindo — and maybe even more of Costa Rica if you have time.

  • SANSA Regional is the airline most travellers choose for this route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tamarindo Airport flight is $216. A round-trip fare is currently $433. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from SJO to TNO, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.

  • November is the cheapest month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tamarindo Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from SJO to TNO is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tamarindo Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • 79.83% of flights departing from Juan Santamaria International Airport land at their destination on time.

  • To reach Juan Santamaria International Airport from central San Jose, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Expect a trip time of roughly 2 hours 20 minutes on public transport.

  • Need a handy hotel close to SJO? If you're catching an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tamarindo Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Tamarindo Airport (TNO)

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tamarindo Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near TNO instead:

  • Pick up a Tamarindo Airport rental car and explore Tamarindo and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Amigos and National are top outlets to choose from here.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Tamarindo Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.

Getting from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to central Tamarindo

  • Tamarindo Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Tamarindo. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 55 minutes.

When to fly to Tamarindo Airport (TNO)

  • January is the most popular month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tamarindo Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Tamarindo in May.

  • Book your flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Tamarindo Airport for April if you want to go to Tamarindo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SJO to TNO in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.

Explore more of Costa Rica

  • San Jose is just one of the many cities in Costa Rica waiting to be explored after you've experienced Tamarindo. Around 193 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Teatro Nacional Costa Rica, National Park (Parque Nacional) and Plaza de la Cultura.

  • Around 306 kilometres east of Tamarindo, Limon is another essential stop in Costa Rica. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.

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