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Santa Elena Flights as Low as $184

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Spirit Airlines
Tue, Sep 16 - Wed, Oct 1
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$184 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$184
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 16 from George Bush Intercontinental to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Oct 1, priced at $184 found 3 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Jul 1 - Tue, Jul 15
FLL
Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$225 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$225
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 1 from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Jul 15, priced at $225 found 1 day ago
JetBlue Airways
Mon, Aug 25 - Fri, Aug 29
FLL
Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$231 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$231
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Mon, Aug 25 from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Aug 29, priced at $231 found 3 days ago
Copa
Thu, Aug 7 - Sat, Aug 16
MIA
Miami Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$254 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$254
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Thu, Aug 7 from Miami Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Aug 16, priced at $254 found 16 hours ago
United
Thu, Aug 7 - Sat, Aug 16
MIA
Miami Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$256 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$256
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Aug 7 from Miami Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Aug 16, priced at $256 found 16 hours ago
American Airlines
Tue, Sep 23 - Fri, Sep 26
MIA
Miami Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$269 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$269
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 23 from Miami Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Sep 26, priced at $269 found 10 hours ago
JetBlue Airways
Sun, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 28
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$283 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$283
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sun, Sep 14 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Sep 28, priced at $283 found 5 hours ago
Arajet
Mon, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 21
MIA
Miami Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$292 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$292
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Arajet flight, departing Mon, Oct 13 from Miami Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Oct 21, priced at $292 found 1 hour ago
United
Mon, Oct 27 - Tue, Oct 28
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$293 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$293
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Oct 27 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Oct 28, priced at $293 found 1 hour ago
Delta
Tue, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 20
MIA
Miami Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$295 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$295
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Oct 14 from Miami Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Oct 20, priced at $295 found 8 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 15
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$318 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$318
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 8 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Nov 15, priced at $318 found 5 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Mon, Aug 25 - Thu, Sep 4
BDL
Bradley Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$357 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$357
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 25 from Bradley Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Sep 4, priced at $357 found 6 hours ago
Air Canada
Fri, Jun 13 - Sat, Jun 14
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$393 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$393
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Fri, Jun 13 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Jun 14, priced at $393 found 3 days ago
avianca
Thu, Aug 7 - Sun, Aug 10
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$403 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$403
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select avianca flight, departing Thu, Aug 7 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Aug 10, priced at $403 found 1 hour ago
Alaska Airlines
Mon, Oct 27 - Tue, Oct 28
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$575 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$575
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 27 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Oct 28, priced at $575 found 1 hour ago
World Ticket Ltd
Mon, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 21
MIA
Miami Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$599 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$599
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select World Ticket Ltd flight, departing Mon, Oct 13 from Miami Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Oct 21, priced at $599 found 1 hour 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?

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 $184, 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
$183

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
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Enjoyed the stay, nice property and good breakfast. Diego and all the staff were very nice"

Reviewed on May 29, 2025

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Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast
Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco
Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco
4 out of 5
100 meters east of the Ranario, Monteverde, Puntarenas
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

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Monteverde Country Lodge
Monteverde Country Lodge
3 out of 5
Santa Elena, Monteverde, Puntarenas
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! (279 reviews)
"Very nice and kind front desc personal. Very clean room and quite setting"

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Monteverde Country Lodge
Monteverde Lodge
Monteverde Lodge
4 out of 5
Monteverde, Monteverde, Puntarenas
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! (440 reviews)
"Beautiful rooms. Nice view. Great property. Close to town."

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Monteverde Lodge
Cala Lodge
Cala Lodge
3 out of 5
Monteverde, Monteverde, Puntarenas
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! (545 reviews)
"Amazing place to stay in Monteverde! Very comfortable rooms and our porch had a view into a wooded spot where several different birds greeted us everyday. The walking trail on the property is a great place to see additional birds. We saw motmots, trogons, and several different kinds of hummingbirds. ..."

Reviewed on May 28, 2025

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Cala Lodge
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"Very relaxing Very nice and everyone was extremely helpful"

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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
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! (1,150 reviews)
"Excelente Hotel !!!"

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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. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful and accommodating. I booked a massage right before they were closing and was thus able to enjoy a very peaceful and amazing massage. I also forgot my swimwear at the pool and they were sweet to keep it and I was able to collect it later when I remembered haha."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2025

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Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort
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