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There are 3 ways to get from Puerto Plata to Costa Rica by plane or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Puerto Plata Airport

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    1. Fly from Puerto Plata Airport (POP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane POP - SJO
    9h 51m
    $371–1,491

  2. Shuttle to Cibao International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Cofresi Palm Beach & Spa Resort - All Inclusive, San Felipe de Puerto Plata to Santiago Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Cibao International Airport (STI) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane STI - SJO
    8h 30m

  3. Shuttle to Las Américas International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Puerto Plata to Santo Domingo Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane SDQ - SJO
    9h 32m
    $490–770

Puerto Plata Airport (POP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$286Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,866.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 51m

What companies run services between Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and Costa Rica?

Copa Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Puerto Plata Airport (POP) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 3 times a day.

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