Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
MRLB, Liberia, Costa Rica
- Longest runway
- 07/25 (9,022 ft)
- Customs
- Yes
About 30 to 45 minutes to the Papagayo Peninsula resorts
Liberia (Guanacaste) airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Costa Rica
Liberia’s international airport is the gateway to Guanacaste and the Papagayo Peninsula resorts, about 30 to 45 minutes away.
- Main airport
- LIR / MRLB
- Elevation
- 270 ft
- Longest runway
- 07/25 (9,022 ft)
- Customs
- On field
Flying Private to Costa Rica
The airport handles every size of jet.
December to April is the dry, busy season.
Costa Rica Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Costa Rica
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Entry
You clear Costa Rican immigration and customs on arrival.
Returning to the US
Clear US customs at your first US airport.
When Demand Peaks in Costa Rica
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- December to April
- Dry season and peak demand.
- May to November
- Green season, with afternoon rain.
Flight Times and Prices to Costa Rica
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to LIR for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 2,205 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 45 min$43,500–$66,500 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,641 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 10 min$47,500–$72,500 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,113 mi | 2 hr 50 min$12,400–$17,900 | 2 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,697 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 45 min$20,500–$26,000 | 3 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 2,159 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 50 min$26,500–$33,000 | 4 hr 30 min$41,500–$63,500 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,458 mi | 3 hr 25 min$14,900–$21,500 | 3 hr 15 min$18,000–$23,000 | 3 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,947 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 45 min$52,500–$80,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,555 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr$46,000–$70,500 |
Best Aircraft for Costa Rica
Midsize jets fly from Florida and Texas; super-midsize jets fly from the Northeast nonstop.
Costa Rica Private Jet Questions
Which airport is best for Guanacaste?
Liberia (LIR), about 30 to 45 minutes from the Papagayo Peninsula.
How long is a private flight from Houston to Liberia, Costa Rica?
About 3 hr 15 min from Hobby in a midsize jet.
