Guanacaste Airport, a member of the VINCI Airports network, and the Costa Rican Tourism Board announce the increase in frequencies of United Airlines from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and George Bush International Airport in Houston (IAH) in the United States.
Starting December 19, the Chicago (ORD) - Guanacaste (LIR) route will increase its operations to one daily flight. Before this date, it only operated twice a week. The flight leaves at 09:30 from Chicago and its arrival time at Guanacaste Airport would be at 14:40.
The route from Houston (IAH) will increase to three daily flights. Before this date, it only operated two daily flights. The route's schedule will be at 07:52 leaving Houston, arriving at LIR at 11:24.
Both routes will be operated on a B737-900 with a capacity of 175 seats. “This increase in flight frequencies from Chicago and Houston is another indicator of the preference that tourists have for Costa Rica.
This extraordinary high season, which begins with the celebration of Thanksgiving in the United States at the end of November and will end with Easter 2025, promises to be one of the best we have ever had. We are prepared to offer our visitors unforgettable experiences in every corner of the country,” said William Rodríguez, Minister of Tourism.
“We welcome the news of the increase in flight frequencies from Chicago and Houston. For example, the route from Chicago represents a 46% year-over-year growth in United flights to Guanacaste, compared to the last high season. This consolidates us as the desired destination for the North American markets. Tourists come in search of the natural, cultural and gastronomic beauty that the province of Guanacaste offers,” said César Jaramillo, General Manager of Guanacaste Airport.
Guanacaste Airport recorded 1,169,192 transit passengers during the first half of 2024, representing a 26% increase compared to the same season of the previous year.