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Costa Rica to United States By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from Costa Rica to United States by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

Map / Route overview

Costa Rica to United States

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Air Freight

2h 16m, Every 1-2 days

114kg CO₂e

Container Ship

16 days, Every 1-2 weeks

744kg CO₂e

Road Freight

2 days 9h

44kg CO₂e
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Costa Rica to United States by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Costa Rica to United States by plane will take about 2h 16m and departs from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and arrives into Miami International Airport (MIA). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. UPS Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a week.

Quickest air route

Juan Santamaría International Airport to Miami International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

2h 16m
Every 1-2 days
1,807 km
1,123 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

114kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: 5XUPS AirlinesFreighter
1-2 times a weekBoeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
Carrier Identifier: AAAmerican Airlines
2-4 times a weekBoeing 737MAX 8
Carrier Identifier: CMCopa Airlines
DailyBoeing 737-800+1 others
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Cargo flights

Juan Santamaría International Airport to Memphis International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

3h 37m
1-2 times a week
2,849 km
1,771 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

178kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: FXFedExFreighter
1-2 times a weekBoeing 767-300 Freighter
Carrier Identifier: 5XUPS AirlinesFreighter
Every 2-4 weeksBoeing 767-300 Freighter+2 others
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Most frequent

Juan Santamaría International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

Departs from

Departs from

3h 54m
2-4 times a day
2,508 km
1,558 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

226kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: UAUnited Airlines
2-4 times a dayBoeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Carrier Identifier: AVAvianca
1-2 times a dayAirbus A320neo+1 others
Carrier Identifier: AMAeromexico
Every 4-6 weeksBoeing 737MAX 8
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Air routes from Costa Rica to United States

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Costa Rica to United States by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Costa Rica to United States by ship will take about 16 days and departs from Moin (CRPMN) and arrives into Houston (USHOU). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Moin to Houston

Port of loading

Port of loading

16 days
Every 1-2 weeks
7,472 km
4,643 mi.
1 transfer
2 stops

Estimated emissions

744kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MAEUNAE → MECL1
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMaersk
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Ocean routes from Costa Rica to United States

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Costa Rica to United States by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Costa Rica to United States. The total distance is around 4,655 km and will usually takes around 2 days 9h by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

Costa Rica to United States

2 days 9h
N/A
4,655 km
2,892 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

44kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyVehicles
Carrier Identifier: default-truck-carrierTruck Operator
N/ATruck 40T
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