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There are 4 ways to get from Puerto Plata to Costa Rica by shuttle or plane

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  1. Shuttle to Cibao International Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Plata to Santiago Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Cibao International Airport (STI) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)planeSTI - SJO
    8h 33m

  2. Fly Puerto Plata Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

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    1. Fly from Puerto Plata Airport (POP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)planePOP - SJO
    9h 53m
    $302–1,093

  3. Shuttle to Las Américas International Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Plata to Santo Domingo Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)planeSDQ - SJO
    9h 24m
    $401–772

  4. Shuttle to Las Américas International Airport, fly to Limón International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Plata to Santo Domingo Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Limón International Airport (LIO)planeSDQ - LIO
    11h 19m
    $311–614

Cibao International Airport (STI) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and Costa Rica?

Copa Airlines and American Airlines fly from Puerto Plata Airport (POP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 6 times a week.

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