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Santa Elena Flights as Low as $183

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Spirit Airlines
Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 27
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$183 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$183
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 13 from George Bush Intercontinental to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Sep 27, priced at $183 found 6 days ago
JetBlue Airways
Wed, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 3
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$211 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$211
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Wed, Oct 29 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Nov 3, priced at $211 found 16 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Thu, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 16
LGA
LaGuardia
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$215 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$215
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 11 from LaGuardia to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Sep 16, priced at $215 found 1 day ago
United
Sat, Sep 27 - Wed, Oct 15
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$216 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$216
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Sep 27 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Oct 15, priced at $216 found 23 hours ago
American Airlines
Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
MIA
Miami Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$220 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$220
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 14 from Miami Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Oct 21, priced at $220 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Tue, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 20
MIA
Miami Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$221 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$221
Roundtrip
found 18 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 18 hours ago
Copa
Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
MIA
Miami Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$234 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$234
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Tue, Oct 14 from Miami Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Oct 21, priced at $234 found 2 days ago
Accessrail
Fri, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 18
EKW
Miami Central Brightline Train Station
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$270 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$270
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Accessrail flight, departing Fri, Oct 10 from Miami Central Brightline Train Station to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Oct 18, priced at $270 found 5 days ago
Delta
Wed, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 3
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$278 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$278
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Oct 29 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Nov 3, priced at $278 found 1 day ago
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Aug 26 - Sat, Aug 30
GUA
La Aurora Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$291 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$291
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 26 from La Aurora Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Aug 30, priced at $291 found 22 hours ago
Copa
Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
LIM
Jorge Chávez Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$306 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$306
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Sat, Sep 13 from Jorge Chávez Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Sep 20, priced at $306 found 14 hours ago
avianca
Sun, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 28
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$343 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$343
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select avianca flight, departing Sun, Sep 14 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Sep 28, priced at $343 found 1 day ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 18
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$374 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$374
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 11 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Oct 18, priced at $374 found 1 day ago
LATAM Airlines Group
Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
LIM
Jorge Chávez Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$419 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$419
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select LATAM Airlines Group flight, departing Sat, Sep 13 from Jorge Chávez Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Sep 20, priced at $419 found 14 hours ago
Air Canada
Tue, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 15
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$509 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$509
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Tue, Sep 30 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Oct 15, priced at $509 found 1 day ago
Alaska Airlines
Mon, Oct 27 - Tue, Oct 28
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$535 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$535
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 27 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Oct 28, priced at $535 found 2 days 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 September, 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
$182

Last Minute Hotel Deals in Santa Elena

Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast

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3 out of 5
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Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

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Monteverde Lodge

Monteverde Lodge

4 out of 5
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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 ...
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Cabinas Selva Verde

Cabinas Selva Verde

2 out of 5
Continuo repuestos arroyo cruz, Monteverde, puntrarenas
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Perfect Stay in Monteverde!
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Ficus Sunset Suites

Ficus Sunset Suites

4 out of 5
200 mts north east from Banco Popular, Santa Elena, Monteverde, Puntarenas
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Monteverde. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (345 reviews)
"We spent two nights in Ficus. Notable- The young lady working the front desk with long, dark hair and the wait staff in the restaurant at night. Both were super friendly and went out of their way to be fun and welcoming! Room- very clean and all the things worked well! Breakfast buffet- Excellent! ..."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

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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
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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"The resort is trully amazing. So wast and beautifully kept grounds with some animals and numerous hot springs and pools with slides. Loved the hot tubs and jacuzzis. The food is reasonably priced and delicious. Breakfast was great. Tge views of the rain forest and the volcano and breathtaking. Staff ..."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

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Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

4 out of 5
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"What a fantastic property. 5 Stars"

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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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"5 Star service and amenities"

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Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort

Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort

3.5 out of 5
From Fortuna center 7km towards Volcano, (4.5 miles), Arenal, La Fortuna, Alajuela
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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"Great place"

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