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Santa Elena Flights as Low as $154

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Spirit Airlines
Tue, May 7 - Wed, May 15
FLL
Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$154 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$154
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 7 from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, May 15, priced at $154 found 3 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Apr 30 - Tue, May 7
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$193 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$193
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 30 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, May 7, priced at $193 found 5 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Wed, Apr 24 - Sun, Apr 28
FLL
Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$202 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$202
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 24 from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Apr 28, priced at $202 found 1 day ago
JetBlue Airways
Tue, May 7 - Wed, May 15
FLL
Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$210 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$210
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, May 7 from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, May 15, priced at $210 found 3 hours ago
United
Mon, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 11
EWR
Liberty Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$218 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$218
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Sep 2 from Liberty Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Sep 11, priced at $218 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Sat, Apr 27 - Thu, May 2
EWR
Liberty Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$223 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$223
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Apr 27 from Liberty Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, May 2, priced at $223 found 4 hours ago
American Airlines
Wed, May 15 - Mon, May 20
LGA
LaGuardia
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$231 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$231
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 15 from LaGuardia to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, May 20, priced at $231 found 14 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Tue, May 14 - Tue, May 21
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$232 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$232
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 14 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, May 21, priced at $232 found 6 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, May 4 - Thu, May 16
DEN
Denver Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$246 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$246
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 4 from Denver Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, May 16, priced at $246 found 3 days ago
United
Mon, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 11
EWR
Liberty Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$285 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$285
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Sep 2 from Liberty Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Sep 11, priced at $285 found 2 days ago
JetBlue Airways
Sun, Jun 16 - Wed, Jun 19
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$287 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$287
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sun, Jun 16 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Jun 19, priced at $287 found 2 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, May 28 - Sun, Jun 9
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$306 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$306
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 28 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Jun 9, priced at $306 found 2 hours ago
Copa
Tue, May 7 - Wed, May 15
FLL
Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$316 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$316
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Tue, May 7 from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, May 15, priced at $316 found 3 hours ago
Delta
Sat, Apr 27 - Thu, May 2
EWR
Liberty Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$328 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$328
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Apr 27 from Liberty Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, May 2, priced at $328 found 4 hours ago
avianca
Sun, Jun 16 - Wed, Jun 19
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$349 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$349
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Sun, Jun 16 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Jun 19, priced at $349 found 2 days ago
Volaris
Sat, May 25 - Tue, May 28
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$459 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$459
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Volaris flight, departing Sat, May 25 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, May 28, priced at $459 found 8 hours ago

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Frequently Asked Questions About flights to Santa Elena

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 May, 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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Can I fly to Santa Elena right now?

With recent COVID-19 closures and reopenings, many people are wondering, “Is it safe to travel to  right now?” When it’s time to book your flight, be sure to check out the most up-to-date information on all safety measures, any restrictions, and guidance on traveling during the coronavirus pandemic.

Santa Elena Flight Information
Destination airport
Juan Santamaría Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
SJO
Roundtrip price
$153

Last Minute Hotel Deals in Santa Elena

Cabinas Selva Verde
Cabinas Selva Verde
3 out of 5
Continuo repuestos arroyo cruz, Monteverde, puntrarenas
The price is $35 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$35
per night
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Monteverde. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Popular attractions Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and Mundo ...
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Cabinas Selva Verde
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Monteverde Lodge & Gardens by Böëna
4 out of 5
Monteverde, Monteverde, Puntarenas
The price is $280 per night from May 2 to May 3
$280
per night
May 2 - May 3
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Monteverde. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve and ...
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Monteverde Lodge & Gardens by Böëna
Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast
Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast
3 out of 5
300 Mtrs Southwest From SuperCompro, Supermarket, Monteverde, Puntarenas
The price is $83 per night from Apr 25 to Apr 26
$83
per night
Apr 25 - Apr 26
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. ...
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"Nice hotel and nice staff"

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Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast
Monteverde Country Lodge
Monteverde Country Lodge
3 out of 5
Santa Elena, Monteverde, Puntarenas
The price is $106 per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
$106
per night
Apr 17 - Apr 18
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly lodge in Monteverde. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological ...
8/10 Very Good! (234 reviews)
Wonderful hotel
"We had a wonderful stay! Everyone was so nice. We were greeted with a lovely lemonade and ginger drink. The grounds are well manicured with beautiful flowers and fountains. We ate at the restaurant for dinner and breakfast and the food was great. The rooms are clean. They are not air conditioned, ..."

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Monteverde Country Lodge
Cala Lodge
Cala Lodge
3 out of 5
Monteverde, Monteverde, Puntarenas
The price is $92 per night from May 15 to May 16
$92
per night
May 15 - May 16
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Monteverde. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (477 reviews)
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Reviewed on Apr 12, 2024

Cala Lodge
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Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco
4 out of 5
100 meters east of the Ranario, Monteverde, Puntarenas
The price is $223 per night from May 1 to May 2
$223
per night
May 1 - May 2
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Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco
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3.5 out of 5
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$223
per night
Apr 18 - Apr 19
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. ...
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Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
Lost Iguana Resort and Spa
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3.5 out of 5
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The price is $161 per night from May 1 to May 2
$161
per night
May 1 - May 2
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly resort in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
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Lost Iguana Resort and Spa
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