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Nearest Airport to San José: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to San José is Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP), about 45 km (28 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Tocumen International Airport (PTY), 170 km away.
Closest airport
SYP
Ruben Cantu Airport
45 km · 28 mi · ~48 min by car
Closest international
PTY
Tocumen International Airport
170 km · 106 mi · ~3 h 02 min by car
Airports near San José
- 1 SYP 45 km28 mi · ~48 min
- 2 CTD 69 km43 mi · ~1 h 13 min
- 3 RIH 75 km47 mi · ~1 h 20 min
- 4 — 109 km68 mi · ~1 h 57 min
- 5 PDM 133 km83 mi · ~2 h 23 min
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6
Panamá Pacífico International AirportBLB 141 km88 mi · ~2 h 32 minPanamá City, Panama · Airfield
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- 7 ONX 143 km89 mi · ~2 h 33 min
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8
Marcos A. Gelabert International AirportPAC 148 km92 mi · ~2 h 39 minAlbrook, Panama · Regional
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- 9 PTY 170 km106 mi · ~3 h 02 min
- 10 DAV 180 km112 mi · ~3 h 13 min
Small airfields nearby
- Ingenio Santa Rosa Airport34 km
- Aguadulce Airport35 km
- Guillermo Palm Jaén Airport49 km
- El Aguila Airstrip51 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of San José; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to San José?
The nearest airport to San José is Ruben Cantu Airport (SYP), about 45 km (28 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Tocumen International Airport (PTY), 170 km away.
Which international airport is closest to San José?
Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is 170 km from San José in a straight line — roughly 3 h 02 min by car.
What other airports are near San José?
Alonso Valderrama Airport (CTD) — 69 km, Scarlett Martinez International Airport (RIH) — 75 km and Pixvae Airstrip — 109 km.
How long does it take to get from San José to Ruben Cantu Airport?
About 48 min by car for the 45 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.