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Santa Elena Flights as Low as $187

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Spirit Airlines
Tue, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 27
MCO
Orlando Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$187 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$187
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 19 from Orlando Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Aug 27, priced at $187 found 3 days ago
JetBlue Airways
Wed, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 27
MCO
Orlando Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$207 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$207
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Wed, Oct 15 from Orlando Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Oct 27, priced at $207 found 13 hours ago
American Airlines
Tue, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 20
MIA
Miami Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$221 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$221
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 14 from Miami Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Oct 20, priced at $221 found 5 hours ago
United
Tue, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 10
MIA
Miami Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$236 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$236
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Nov 4 from Miami Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Nov 10, priced at $236 found 13 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Mon, Sep 22 - Sat, Sep 27
PIT
Pittsburgh Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$282 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$282
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 22 from Pittsburgh Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Sep 27, priced at $282 found 1 day ago
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Aug 26 - Sat, Aug 30
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$282 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$282
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 26 from O'Hare Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Aug 30, priced at $282 found 5 days ago
Copa
Tue, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 20
MIA
Miami Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$290 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$290
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Tue, Oct 14 from Miami Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Oct 20, priced at $290 found 5 hours ago
Bargain Flight
Sat, Oct 4 - Thu, Oct 9
PAE
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$306 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$306
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Sat, Oct 4 from Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Oct 9, priced at $306 found 6 days ago
United
Thu, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 16
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$312 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$312
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Nov 6 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Nov 16, priced at $312 found 5 days ago
Accessrail
Fri, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 18
EKW
Miami Central Brightline Train Station
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$320 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$320
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Accessrail flight, departing Fri, Oct 17 from Miami Central Brightline Train Station to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Oct 18, priced at $320 found 5 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 13
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$344 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$344
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Dec 6 from O'Hare Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Dec 13, priced at $344 found 14 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Mon, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 13
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$358 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$358
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 6 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Oct 13, priced at $358 found 5 days ago
American Airlines
Tue, Nov 18 - Fri, Nov 21
YYZ
Pearson Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$387 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$387
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Nov 18 from Pearson Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Nov 21, priced at $387 found 1 day ago
Delta
Sun, Nov 30 - Sun, Dec 7
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$394 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$394
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sun, Nov 30 from O'Hare Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Dec 7, priced at $394 found 14 hours ago
avianca
Tue, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 20
MIA
Miami Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$397 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$397
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Tue, Oct 14 from Miami Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Oct 20, priced at $397 found 5 hours ago
Air Canada
Mon, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 3
YYZ
Pearson Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$425 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$425
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon, Nov 24 from Pearson Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Dec 3, priced at $425 found 15 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 August, 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 15 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
$187

Last Minute Hotel Deals in Santa Elena

Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast

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Monteverde Lodge

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4 out of 5
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Cabinas Selva Verde

Cabinas Selva Verde

2 out of 5
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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
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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
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 ...
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Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

4 out of 5
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Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort

Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort

3.5 out of 5
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The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only

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