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Airports near San Carlos (NCR)
10 airports within driving distance of San Carlos. Flying from an alternate airport is the single easiest way to cut your fare — our agents compare them all on one call.
| Airport | Distance | Fly from here | Live board |
|---|---|---|---|
LSL — Los Chiles Airport Los Chiles, Costa Rica | 8 mi (13 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
UPL — Upala Airport Upala, Costa Rica | 24 mi (38 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
FON — Arenal Airport La Fortuna/San Carlos, Costa Rica | 46 mi (74 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
LIR — Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport Liberia, Costa Rica | 64 mi (104 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
JAP — Chacarita Airport Chacarita, Costa Rica | 80 mi (128 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
BCL — Barra del Colorado Airport Pococi, Costa Rica | 84 mi (136 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
SJO — Juan Santamaria International Airport San Jose, Costa Rica | 87 mi (141 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
ECI — Costa Esmeralda Airport Tola, Nicaragua | 88 mi (142 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
BEF — Bluefields Airport Bluefields, Nicaragua | 90 mi (144 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
GPL — Guapiles Airport Guapiles, Costa Rica | 91 mi (147 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
Frequently asked questions
What airports are near San Carlos?
Besides San Carlos (NCR), travelers can use Los Chiles Airport (LSL, 8 mi), Upala Airport (UPL, 24 mi), Arenal Airport (FON, 46 mi), Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR, 64 mi) and others — all within driving distance.
Is it cheaper to fly from an alternate airport?
Often yes. Fares between nearby airports on the same route regularly differ by $100 or more, especially around holidays. Low-cost carriers also tend to favor secondary airports.
How do I compare fares across all airports near San Carlos at once?
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