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Santa Elena Flights as Low as $228

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United
Fri, May 16 - Sat, May 24
DEN
Denver Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$228 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$228
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, May 16 from Denver Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, May 24, priced at $228 found 3 hours ago
United
Fri, May 16 - Sat, May 24
DEN
Denver Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$232 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$232
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, May 16 from Denver Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, May 24, priced at $232 found 3 hours ago
United
Fri, May 16 - Sat, May 24
DEN
Denver Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$238 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$238
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, May 16 from Denver Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, May 24, priced at $238 found 3 hours ago
Copa
Thu, May 15 - Wed, May 21
SJU
Luis Munoz Marin Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$241 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$241
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Thu, May 15 from Luis Munoz Marin Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, May 21, priced at $241 found 10 hours ago
United
Fri, May 16 - Sat, May 24
DEN
Denver Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$243 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$243
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, May 16 from Denver Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, May 24, priced at $243 found 3 hours ago
American Airlines
Fri, May 16 - Sat, May 24
DEN
Denver Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$247 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$247
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 16 from Denver Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, May 24, priced at $247 found 3 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Wed, May 28 - Fri, May 30
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$263 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$263
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 28 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, May 30, priced at $263 found 4 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Tue, May 27 - Thu, Jun 5
LGA
LaGuardia
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$270 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$270
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 27 from LaGuardia to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Jun 5, priced at $270 found 3 days ago
Copa
Wed, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 9
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$274 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$274
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Wed, Jun 4 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Jun 9, priced at $274 found 12 hours ago
JetBlue Airways
Sun, May 25 - Tue, Jun 3
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$291 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$291
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sun, May 25 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Jun 3, priced at $291 found 2 days ago
Delta
Tue, Aug 26 - Thu, Sep 4
LGA
LaGuardia
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$296 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$296
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Aug 26 from LaGuardia to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Sep 4, priced at $296 found 3 days ago
avianca
Mon, May 19 - Fri, May 23
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$381 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$381
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Mon, May 19 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, May 23, priced at $381 found 18 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, May 24 - Sat, May 31
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$390 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$390
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 24 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, May 31, priced at $390 found 5 days ago
JetBlue Airways
Mon, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 8
BDL
Bradley Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$405 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$405
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Mon, Sep 29 from Bradley Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Oct 8, priced at $405 found 11 hours ago
Air Canada
Tue, May 27 - Fri, May 30
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$522 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$522
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Tue, May 27 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, May 30, priced at $522 found 4 days ago
Aeromexico
Wed, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 9
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$612 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$612
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Wed, Jun 4 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Jun 9, priced at $612 found 12 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 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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Santa Elena Flight Information
Destination airport
Juan Santamaría Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
SJO
Roundtrip price
$227

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 $60 per night from May 12 to May 13
$60
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)
"We loved our stay here!! The staff is super friendly and helpful if you need tours or any other assistance! the room is super comfortable with AC. Breakfast was included and delicious along with tea and coffee. We were able to walk everywhere in town and the view in lovely to see everyday! Highly ..."

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2025

Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast
Monteverde Lodge & Gardens by Böëna
Monteverde Lodge & Gardens by Böëna
4 out of 5
Monteverde, Monteverde, Puntarenas
The price is $366 per night from May 26 to May 27
$366
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
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
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 9 to May 10
$229
includes taxes & fees
May 9 - May 10
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
Cala Lodge
Cala Lodge
3 out of 5
Monteverde, Monteverde, Puntarenas
The price is $75 per night from May 11 to May 12
$75
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
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! (539 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 9 to May 10
$40
includes taxes & fees
May 9 - May 10
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! (27 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
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 9 to May 10
$678
includes taxes & fees
May 9 - May 10
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)
"The property was amazing. The staff and services was top notch. My room upgrade was fabulous!"

Reviewed on May 5, 2025

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
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 11 to May 12
$178
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
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! (1,125 reviews)
"Property was exception. Clean, neat. The thermal pools was awesome. No issues. Property is large, we used our car to get around the property. But I think there was a shuttle service available to get around the property."

Reviewed on May 6, 2025

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
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 $211 per night from May 9 to May 10
$211
includes taxes & fees
May 9 - May 10
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)
"Encantador"

Reviewed on May 6, 2025

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
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