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How to get fromCosta Rica to Mantaby plane or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Costa Rica to Manta by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane SJO - MEC
    6h 51m
    $95–425

  2. Fly from Limón International Airport

    1. Fly from Limón International Airport (LIO) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane LIO - MEC
    9h 20m
    $110–455

  3. Taxi to Quepos La Managua Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from San Isidro to Quepos-Airport-XQPtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quepos La Managua Airport (XQP) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC)plane plane XQP - MEC
    7h 26m
    $225–572

Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,287.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Costa Rica and Manta, Ecuador?

Copa Airlines and Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Eloy Alfaro International Airport (MEC) once daily.

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