Rancho Armadillo :: Airlines

Fly Non Stop Into Liberia ( airport code LIR)


Due to the increase in fuel prices some airlines are modifying their schedules and connecting flights, sometimes without notifying ticket holders. Please confirm your flights at least one week before your flight dates. Due to FAA and US government requirements airlines in Costa Rica must now send passenger manifests to Langley 2 hours before take off, once that manifest has been sent you will not be able to check in for your flight.

Liberia Airport Schedule 2006-2007

Mondays
Continental out of Houston
American Airlines out of Miami
Delta out of Atlanta

Tuesdays
Delta out of Atlanta
Continental out of Houston

Wednesday
Delta out of Atlanta
Ameircan out of Dallas
Continental out of Houston

Thursday
American Airlines out of Miami and Dallas
Continental out of Houston
Delta out of Atlanta
Air Canada out of Toronto

Friday
Continental out of Houston
American Airlines out of Miami
Delta out of Atlanta

Saturday
Continental out of Houston & Newark
Delta out of Atlanta and Los Angeles
Northwest out of Minneapolis
American Airlines out of Miami & Dallas
US Air out of Charlotte
United out of Chicago
Air Canada out of Toronto


Sunday
Continental out of Houston & Newark
American Airlines out of Dallas
Delta out of Atlanta



There are also Charters flying into Liberia from Toronto, Oakland, Dallas, Atlanta, Cleveland, New Jersey and Boston at various times throughout the year. Vacation Express offers the most charters into Liberia but please check with your travel agent for other Charter Companies and flights and request air only fares.

The international airport in San Jose is a 3-4 drive or a 30 minute local flight to Rancho Armadillo.

Below are toll free phone numbers and internet links to some of the commercial US airlines that fly into San Jose.

American Airlines: 800-433-7300, Air Canada: 800-247-2262,
British Airways: 800-247-9297, Continental Airlines: 800-525-0280,
Delta Airlines: 800-354-9822, Northwest Airlines: 800-225-2525,
United Airlines: 800-241-6522, Alaska Air   Southwest  USAirways 

Passports Required

 The Costa Rica Government has decided that all persons entering Costa Rica must have a valid passport. That includes US citizens. But hey, at least we aren't fingerprinting our tourists.

Surf Boards and Luggage tips

Due to the dramatic price increase of aviation fuel Continental has announced new baggage restrictions . Each ticketed and confirmed Economy Class passenger will be allowed two checked bags on international flights. Effective September 7, 2005, the maximum allowance per piece is 50 lbs (23 kg) and 62 linear inches (157 cm) per piece. Expect the other airlines to follow.

The most economic method to surf here is to buy a board and sell it when you leave.  Delta and American Airlines charge $100 extra each way for boards, bags included.  It's possible to find a board in good shape for much cheaper than the cost of flying one down here.  An added benefit is that boards bought down here don't get beat up on the plane and a surfer can sell the board when they are done with it and get some money back.  But for those who would rather deal with airline restrictions and fees instead of going without their favorite boards, here are the rules:

Delta Airlines doesn't allow any baggage over 80 inches long according to the company's Web site.  Long boarders must find another airline or buy a board down here.  Unfortunately, long boards at reasonable prices can be difficult to come by.  Delta's policy is that anything over 62 inches costs an extra $100 dollars each way.  This means that all but the youngsters who can still float on a 5-foot board can expect to pay $100 each way.  Boards must be checked in a case designed to protect them or the passenger must sign a limited release tag which says that the company will not be responsible when your board gets trashed – which it will if you don't have the proper packaging. 

American and Continental both have larger bag restrictions – 115 inches.  But American's over-sized package price matches that of Delta.  Continental's is $20 cheaper. 

Sometimes airlines have baggage embargoes during high seasons.  Continental has an embargo against oversized baggage in much of Latin America but Costa Rica is exempt.  Surfers can still bring their boards here.  However, Continental has a policy that each passenger may only take one board bag with a maximum of two boards.