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Santa Elena Flights as Low as $195

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Spirit Airlines
Tue, Apr 29 - Tue, May 6
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$195 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$195
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 29 from George Bush Intercontinental to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, May 6, priced at $195 found 5 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Apr 29 - Sat, May 3
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$200 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$200
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 29 from George Bush Intercontinental to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, May 3, priced at $200 found 5 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Wed, Apr 30 - Fri, May 2
FLL
Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$201 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$201
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 30 from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, May 2, priced at $201 found 6 days ago
Copa
Sat, Jun 14 - Wed, Jun 18
SJU
Luis Munoz Marin Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$245 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$245
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Copa flight, departing Sat, Jun 14 from Luis Munoz Marin Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Jun 18, priced at $245 found 1 day ago
Spirit Airlines
Mon, May 26 - Thu, May 29
IND
Indianapolis Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$252 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$252
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, May 26 from Indianapolis Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, May 29, priced at $252 found 1 day ago
JetBlue Airways
Mon, Jul 7 - Tue, Jul 15
FLL
Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$261 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$261
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Mon, Jul 7 from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Jul 15, priced at $261 found 6 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Fri, May 16 - Sun, May 18
TPA
Tampa Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$267 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$267
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 16 from Tampa Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, May 18, priced at $267 found 1 day ago
United
Thu, May 15 - Sat, May 17
TPA
Tampa Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$283 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$283
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, May 15 from Tampa Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, May 17, priced at $283 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Fri, May 9 - Sun, May 11
TPA
Tampa Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$288 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$288
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 9 from Tampa Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, May 11, priced at $288 found 6 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Fri, May 9 - Tue, May 13
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$293 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$293
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 9 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, May 13, priced at $293 found 2 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Thu, May 8 - Wed, May 14
BDL
Bradley Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$314 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$314
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 8 from Bradley Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, May 14, priced at $314 found 20 hours ago
Delta
Sun, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 9
BDL
Bradley Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$322 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$322
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sun, Aug 31 from Bradley Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Sep 9, priced at $322 found 1 day ago
avianca
Sat, Jun 21 - Thu, Jun 26
SJU
Luis Munoz Marin Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$404 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$404
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select avianca flight, departing Sat, Jun 21 from Luis Munoz Marin Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Jun 26, priced at $404 found 3 days ago
Delta
Mon, Jun 30 - Thu, Jul 3
DAL
Love Field
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$534 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$534
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, Jun 30 from Love Field to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Jul 3, priced at $534 found 5 days ago
Air Canada
Mon, Apr 21 - Fri, Apr 25
TPA
Tampa Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$539 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$539
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon, Apr 21 from Tampa Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Apr 25, priced at $539 found 6 days ago
Aeromexico
Thu, May 8 - Wed, May 14
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$806 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$806
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Thu, May 8 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, May 14, priced at $806 found 14 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 April, 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?

Got very cheap flights on your vacation itinerary? When you book your airline tickets to Santa Elena on Hotwire, you may just get what’s on your getaway wish list. With tickets as low as $195, you’ll have leftover cash for at least a magazine and a bottle of water at the airport book store.

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Santa Elena Flight Information
Destination airport
Juan Santamaría Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
SJO
Roundtrip price
$194

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 $81 per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
$81
includes taxes & fees
Apr 24 - Apr 25
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Diego was the kindest and most helpful front desk person on our entire trip! Location was great and walkable to the near by dining and shopping options. I appreciated the beautiful views and free breakfast. The room was comfortable and clean."

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2025

Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast
Monteverde Country Lodge
Monteverde Country Lodge
3 out of 5
Santa Elena, Monteverde, Puntarenas
The price is $111 per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$111
includes taxes & fees
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly lodge in Monteverde. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (270 reviews)
"Good place"

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2025

Monteverde Country Lodge
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 Apr 21 to Apr 22
$229
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
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! (595 reviews)
"Not able to flush the toilet paper."

Reviewed on Apr 12, 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 $450 per night from May 1 to May 2
$450
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
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! (436 reviews)
"Great place, excellent food"

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2025

Monteverde Lodge & Gardens by Böëna
Cala Lodge
Cala Lodge
3 out of 5
Monteverde, Monteverde, Puntarenas
The price is $104 per night from May 1 to May 2
$104
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
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! (538 reviews)
"Nice place conveniently located with natural surroundings, where you can observe a variety of birds."

Reviewed on Apr 3, 2025

Cala Lodge
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 1 to May 2
$178
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
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! (1,119 reviews)
"This property is amazing and we had a fantastic stay with our family. The only issue I had was with some grumpy employees, otherwise everything was amazing."

Reviewed on Apr 11, 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 $195 per night from May 1 to May 2
$195
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
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)
"Beautiful property and grounds. Rooms were a little dark and definitely had the jungle touch with some insects finding paths inside. Close to town and activities."

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2025

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
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 1 to May 2
$678
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
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! (1,003 reviews)
"The property was everything you could have hoped for in a Costa Rican jungle. The pools were great! The drinks at the pool bar were amazing. I highly recommend the Tamarindo Margharita. One of the highlights was the Night Guided Walk. Our guide on April 6th was fantastic. He was so excited and knowledgable. ..."

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2025

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
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