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Spirit Airlines
Tue, Jun 10 - Sat, Jun 14
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$252 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$252
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jun 10 from George Bush Intercontinental to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Jun 14, priced at $252 found 21 hours ago
Copa
Wed, May 28 - Tue, Jun 3
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$254 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$254
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Wed, May 28 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Jun 3, priced at $254 found 3 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Jun 10 - Mon, Jun 16
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$255 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$255
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jun 10 from George Bush Intercontinental to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Jun 16, priced at $255 found 21 hours ago
JetBlue Airways
Mon, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 28
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$269 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$269
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Mon, Oct 20 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Oct 28, priced at $269 found 3 days ago
Copa
Wed, Jun 11 - Mon, Jun 16
UIO
Mariscal Sucre Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$274 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$274
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Wed, Jun 11 from Mariscal Sucre Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Jun 16, priced at $274 found 9 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Thu, May 22 - Thu, May 29
BNA
Nashville Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$285 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$285
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 22 from Nashville Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, May 29, priced at $285 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Fri, May 30 - Sun, Jun 1
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$289 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$289
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 30 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Jun 1, priced at $289 found 6 days ago
American Airlines
Wed, May 14 - Wed, May 21
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$320 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$320
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 14 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, May 21, priced at $320 found 4 days ago
United
Wed, May 14 - Wed, May 21
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$322 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$322
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, May 14 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, May 21, priced at $322 found 4 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, May 7 - Fri, May 16
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$388 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$388
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 7 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, May 16, priced at $388 found 1 day ago
avianca
Mon, May 26 - Sun, Jun 1
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$423 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$423
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Mon, May 26 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Jun 1, priced at $423 found 6 hours ago
United
Wed, May 7 - Wed, May 14
JAX
Jacksonville Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$477 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$477
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, May 7 from Jacksonville Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, May 14, priced at $477 found 6 hours ago
United
Mon, Jun 2 - Mon, Jun 9
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$484 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$484
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Jun 2 from Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Jun 9, priced at $484 found 21 hours ago
Delta
Sun, May 4 - Mon, May 12
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$511 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$511
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sun, May 4 from Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, May 12, priced at $511 found 2 days ago
Air Canada
Tue, May 27 - Thu, May 29
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$578 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$578
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Tue, May 27 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, May 29, priced at $578 found 2 days ago
Aeromexico
Mon, May 26 - Sun, Jun 1
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$702 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$702
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Mon, May 26 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Jun 1, priced at $702 found 6 hours ago

Cheap Flights to Santa Elena

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Santa Elena?

Airline ticket prices fluctuate all the time, depending on the day of the week or the month of the year. The cheapest round trip flights to Santa Elena are in June, but when you book your flight on Hotwire, savings are always in season.

How many airlines fly to Santa Elena?

Variety is the spice of life, even when it comes to booking your next trip. Want options for airlines? You’ll find 16 to choose from for your flight to Santa Elena.

What airport is best to fly into Santa Elena?

When you’re planning your trip to Santa Elena, convenience is the name of the game. Luckily, Santa Elena Arenal Airport is nearby so you can deplane and get going on checking off everything on your Santa Elena must-do list.

How much are flights to Santa Elena?

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Santa Elena Flight Information
Destination airport
Juan Santamaría Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
SJO
Roundtrip price
$251

Last Minute Hotel Deals in Santa Elena

Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast
Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast
3 out of 5
300 Mtrs Southwest From SuperCompro, Supermarket, Monteverde, Puntarenas
The price is $77 per night from May 12 to May 13
$77
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Monteverde. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"The rooms are very nice and very clean. Nice quiet atmosphere. Included breakfast was very good. 5 minute walk to downtown, lots of resturants to choose from as well as shopping. Locals were nice too. Would definetly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a quiet relaxing stay"

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2025

Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast
Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco
Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco
4 out of 5
100 meters east of the Ranario, Monteverde, Puntarenas
The price is $229 per night from May 2 to May 3
$229
includes taxes & fees
May 2 - May 3
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Monteverde. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (600 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay at this property. Our room had a great layout that included a minibar, in room hot tub and walkout patio. The grounds were beautifully landscaped and the breakfast had great options for everyone!"

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2025

Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco
Monteverde Lodge & Gardens by Böëna
Monteverde Lodge & Gardens by Böëna
4 out of 5
Monteverde, Monteverde, Puntarenas
The price is $436 per night from May 2 to May 3
$436
includes taxes & fees
May 2 - May 3
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Monteverde. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (437 reviews)
"Beautiful rooms. Nice view. Great property. Close to town."

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2025

Monteverde Lodge & Gardens by Böëna
Cala Lodge
Cala Lodge
3 out of 5
Monteverde, Monteverde, Puntarenas
The price is $90 per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$90
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Monteverde. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (540 reviews)
Cala Lodge
"Beautiful grounds, delicious breakfast and spacious, clean rooms. Perfect stay for a family of 4!"

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2025

Cala Lodge
Cabinas Selva Verde
Cabinas Selva Verde
3 out of 5
Continuo repuestos arroyo cruz, Monteverde, puntrarenas
The price is $40 per night from May 2 to May 3
$40
includes taxes & fees
May 2 - May 3
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Monteverde. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (26 reviews)
"Cabinas sencillas equipadas. Bien ubicados y personas amables. Esto no es un hotel de lujo pero cumple con su funcionalidad de descanso y hospeje."

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2025

Cabinas Selva Verde
Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
3.5 out of 5
6 km oeste del Parque Central, Área del Volcán Arenal, La Fortuna
The price is $178 per night from May 2 to May 3
$178
includes taxes & fees
May 2 - May 3
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,127 reviews)
Pura Vida
"Beautiful grounds with gorgeous foliage. Pool and hot springs were a highlight. Excellent meals and a good location to access local attractions. All the staff we encountered were friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2025

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
5 out of 5
9 Km West and 3.5 km North of La Fortuna, Centre, Arenal Volcano area, Monterrey, Alajuela
The price is $678 per night from May 4 to May 5
$678
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Monterrey. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 15 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff was great and hotel was beautiful. Food was good but could be better. Because we traveled during the holiday busy week, it took us an hr to get to downtown la Fortuna. So, most nights we decided to stay at the hotel for dinner. It would be nice if things stayed open later like the hot springs ..."

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2025

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
4 out of 5
7 Km West From La Fortuna, La Fortuna, Alajuela
The price is $195 per night from May 4 to May 5
$195
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly lodge in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Property is beautiful and well maintained. Some of the staff members could be a bit more friendly. Food is decent, Bar areas close too early (9pm) even on weekends."

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2025

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
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