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Santa Elena Flights as Low as $231

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American Airlines
Tue, Sep 23 - Fri, Sep 26
MIA
Miami Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$231 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$231
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 23 from Miami Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Sep 26, priced at $231 found 12 hours ago
American Airlines
Thu, Aug 14 - Sun, Aug 17
MIA
Miami Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$236 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$236
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 14 from Miami Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Aug 17, priced at $236 found 5 hours ago
JetBlue Airways
Fri, Sep 5 - Fri, Sep 19
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$243 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$243
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Fri, Sep 5 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Sep 19, priced at $243 found 13 hours ago
United
Tue, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 15
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$243 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$243
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Sep 9 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Sep 15, priced at $243 found 2 hours ago
Copa
Tue, Oct 28 - Thu, Nov 6
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$246 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$246
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Tue, Oct 28 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Nov 6, priced at $246 found 3 hours ago
Arajet
Mon, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 21
MIA
Miami Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$256 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$256
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Arajet flight, departing Mon, Oct 13 from Miami Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Oct 21, priced at $256 found 12 hours ago
American Airlines
Tue, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 24
LGA
LaGuardia
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$258 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$258
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 21 from LaGuardia to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Oct 24, priced at $258 found 11 hours ago
Delta
Tue, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 15
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$266 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$266
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Sep 30 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Oct 15, priced at $266 found 7 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Aug 9 - Sat, Aug 16
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$299 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$299
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 9 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Aug 16, priced at $299 found 1 hour ago
Accessrail
Mon, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 7
EKW
Miami Central Brightline Train Station
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$316 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$316
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Accessrail flight, departing Mon, Nov 3 from Miami Central Brightline Train Station to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Nov 7, priced at $316 found 4 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 15
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$327 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$327
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 9 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Sep 15, priced at $327 found 2 hours ago
avianca
Mon, Aug 11 - Sun, Aug 17
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$363 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$363
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Mon, Aug 11 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Aug 17, priced at $363 found 8 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Mon, Oct 27 - Tue, Oct 28
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$525 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$525
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 27 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Oct 28, priced at $525 found 4 hours ago
Air Canada
Mon, Oct 27 - Wed, Oct 29
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$574 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$574
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon, Oct 27 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Oct 29, priced at $574 found 5 hours ago
World Ticket Ltd
Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$604 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$604
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select World Ticket Ltd flight, departing Tue, Oct 14 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Oct 21, priced at $604 found 1 day ago
Aeromexico
Thu, Aug 14 - Sun, Aug 17
MIA
Miami Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$606 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$606
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Aeromexico flight, departing Thu, Aug 14 from Miami Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Aug 17, priced at $606 found 5 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 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
$183

Last Minute Hotel Deals in Santa Elena

Camino Verde Bed & Breakfast
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"Nicest staff!"

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Monteverde Lodge
Monteverde Lodge
4 out of 5
Monteverde, Monteverde, Puntarenas
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Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco
Hotel & Spa Poco a Poco
4 out of 5
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Cala Lodge
Cala Lodge
3 out of 5
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Monteverde Country Lodge
Monteverde Country Lodge
3 out of 5
Santa Elena, Monteverde, Puntarenas
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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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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
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Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
4 out of 5
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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 ...
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"The place is beautiful, we really enjoyed the thermal waters. Breakfast was included and it was delicious. I highly recommend getting the special massage. It was the best massage I have ever had. Thank you"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

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Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
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