Air Freight Route

San JoseKansas City

SJO

MCI

Distance

3,407 km

Air Transit

## Days

Service Frequency

Daily Flights

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between Costa Rica and United States.

Consumer Electronics

Standard Dry

Consumer electronics: TVs, audio, gadgets, home AV and other sensitive tech devices

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Fresh & Frozen Food

Reefer

Fresh chilled and frozen food needing cold chain, fast transit and strict hygiene controls.

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Pharmaceuticals

Reefer

Temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals and medicines requiring strict controlled transport conditions

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

Origin Airport

San Jose

Infrastructure Highlights

Modern international passenger and cargo terminal facilities at Juan Santamaría International Airport
Dedicated air cargo handling zones with temperature-controlled storage for perishables
Good road connectivity linking the airport to primary export corridors toward Limón and Caldera
Access to distribution centers serving exports moving via Caribbean ports

Key Exports

Medical devices and precision instrumentsFresh and processed agricultural products (bananas, pineapples, coffee)Electronics and electrical componentsPharmaceuticals and life-science productsBusiness and IT-enabled services (via air travel and data-driven trade)

Export Compliance

Exporters must comply with Costa Rican customs regulations and submit complete electronic export declarations before cargo acceptance.

Destination Airport

Kansas City

Infrastructure Highlights

Well-developed intermodal rail connections linking Kansas City to major U.S. seaports on the Gulf and Pacific coasts
Large-scale distribution centers supporting nationwide ground freight consolidation and deconsolidation
Convenient freighter and belly-cargo services via Kansas City International Airport to key domestic hubs
Coordinated ground transport networks along Interstates I-35, I-70, and I-29 for north–south and east–west freight flows

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandiseElectronics and appliancesAutomotive components and finished vehicles (via rail from coastal ports)Industrial inputs and raw materialsBuilding materials and construction products

Import Regulations

Containerized imports enter the U.S. at coastal gateways before moving by rail or truck to Kansas City for distribution