San José to Villa Nueva flights
Villa Nueva lies 871 km (541 mi) north-west of San José, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 52 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| San José | Villa Nueva | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Costa Rica | Guatemala |
| Population | 335,007 | 618,397 |
| Elevation | 1,133 m (3,717 ft) | 1,331 m (4,367 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Costa_Rica) | UTC-6 (America/Guatemala) |
| Nearest large airport | SJO, 15 km out | GUA, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 20102–40602 | 01064 |
What changes when you arrive in Villa Nueva
Crossing from Costa Rica into Guatemala: money changes from the Colon to the Quetzal (GTQ); the dialling code becomes +502; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648801 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving San José
San José is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,882 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ, 7 km), Quepos Managua Airport (XQP, 55 km), La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON, 80 km).
Arriving in Villa Nueva
Villa Nueva is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is La Aurora International Airport (GUA), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,800 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Aurora International Airport | GUA | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,800 ft | 4,952 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Villa Nueva from San José?
871 km (541 mi) in a straight line, north-west of San José.
How long does it take to get from San José to Villa Nueva by air?
About 1 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San José and Villa Nueva?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for San José to Villa Nueva flights?
Typically Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA).
What currency do I need in Villa Nueva?
The Quetzal (GTQ).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.