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Cheap Flights to Playa Grande from $71 One Way, $198 Round Trip

Prices found within past 7 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Tue, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 18
EWR
Liberty Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$198 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$198
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 27 from Liberty Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Sep 18, priced at $198 found 3 days ago
Wed, Aug 28 - Wed, Sep 11
EWR
Liberty Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$210 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$210
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 28 from Liberty Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Sep 11, priced at $210 found 2 days ago
Tue, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 11
EWR
Liberty Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$215 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$215
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 27 from Liberty Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Sep 11, priced at $215 found 1 day ago
Sun, Jun 16 - Tue, Jun 25
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$218 Roundtrip, just found
$218
Roundtrip
just found
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sun, Jun 16 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Jun 25, priced at $218 just found
Tue, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 10
EWR
Liberty Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$225 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$225
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 27 from Liberty Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Sep 10, priced at $225 found 3 days ago
Sun, Jun 16 - Thu, Jun 20
EWR
Liberty Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$232 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$232
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Sun, Jun 16 from Liberty Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Jun 20, priced at $232 found 1 day ago
Sat, Aug 24 - Tue, Aug 27
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$236 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$236
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 24 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Aug 27, priced at $236 found 16 hours ago
Tue, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 18
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$243 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$243
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Tue, Nov 12 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Nov 18, priced at $243 found 16 hours ago
Tue, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 25
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$250 Roundtrip, just found
$250
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 20 from San Francisco Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Aug 25, priced at $250 just found
Wed, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 26
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$256 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$256
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 21 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Aug 26, priced at $256 found 1 day ago

Playa Grande Flight Information

Traveling To
Playa Grande
Destination Airport IATA Code
SJO
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines
Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, avianca, Frontier Airlines, United
Flight Price
$198
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Playa Grande economy flight packages

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Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
4.0-star property

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

Jul 14 - Jul 18

4 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to San José (SJO)

Spirit Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
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per person
found 1 day ago
The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
5.0-star property

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

Jul 14 - Jul 18

4 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to San José (SJO)

Spirit Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
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per person
found 1 day ago
Xandari Resort And Spa
3.5-star property

Xandari Resort And Spa

Aug 3 - Aug 10

7 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to San José (SJO)

Spirit Airlines • Non-stop • Coach

San José (SJO) to Atlanta (ATL)

Delta • Non-stop • Coach
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per person
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Apartamentos Cityzen
4.0-star property

Apartamentos Cityzen

9.4/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)

Jul 26 - Jul 29

3 night stay

New York (JFK) to San José (SJO)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • BusinessClass
per person
found 1 day ago
Modern, up-to-date apartmanets, great lay out, lots of light anf life, convieniently located, great dining places in the same block, one small market in the same mall area and bigger grocery store near by, fantastic service by every single staffer, Rebeca is a sweetheart, and Kellyana is on top of things. I go to CR every year once year and always go to a different place, but from now own, Apartamentos Cityzen will be my Tico-Home.

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2024

Xandari Resort And Spa
3.5-star property

Xandari Resort And Spa

9.6/10 Exceptional! (904 reviews)

Jul 26 - Jul 29

3 night stay

New York (JFK) to San José (SJO)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • BusinessClass
per person
found 1 day ago
I had a late flight and chose this hotel because of the late check-in, and it's location on my drive north west of SJO...I didn't really look into the property much, but when I arrived, I was very impressed with the size of the accommodation, the grounds, and the staff. I really wish I would have read more about this place prior to planning my trip so I could have planned to stay another night.

Reviewed on May 24, 2023

Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Farm and Inn
4.0-star property

Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Farm and Inn

9.6/10 Exceptional! (229 reviews)

Jul 26 - Jul 29

3 night stay

New York (JFK) to San José (SJO)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • BusinessClass
per person
found 1 day ago
Awesome coffee tour! Great breakfast! LOVELY staff.

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2018

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Playa Grande?
With 20 airlines to take your pick of, finding the right flight to suit your budget and travel dates will be easy. Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) is the gateway to Playa Grande and where you’re likely to be disembarking. These leading international airlines will take you there:

  • American Airlines - 36 flights to Playa Grande per month
  • United Airlines - 17 flights to Playa Grande per month
  • Delta - 16 flights to Playa Grande per month

What is the best airport to fly to in Playa Grande?
Be on the lookout for a cheap fare to Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR). It’s the main airport servicing this city and is situated around 30 miles northeast of the center. Once you’ve grabbed your bags, it won’t be long before you’re ticking off the sights and sounds of Playa Grande.
How much is a flight to Playa Grande?
Lots of fantastic deals were up for grabs this week, with return flights to Playa Grande fluctuating between $198 and $256. But it was jet-setters flying in from Newark (EWR) who snapped up the really big bargains. One-way tickets to Playa Grande started at a low $71.
How to book the cheapest flight to Playa Grande?
Landing cheap flights to Playa Grande is as simple as booking with Orbitz. But if you want to make sure you’re nabbing the best flight deals around, here are some tips to follow:

  • Departing from or arriving at other airports may work out cheaper. Type in your preferred departure and arrival airports. Next, click on the ‘Nearby airports’ function below to see your options.
  • Similarly, click on the ‘Show flexible dates’ option to view the airfares on days around your selected departure. You may be able to score cheaper flight deals if you’re flexible with your plans.
  • To filter your results, click on ‘Show options.’ You can search based on seating class, airlines, and nonstop and refundable flights. You can also choose your preferred departure and arrival times under ‘Sort & Filter’ to the left.
  • Reserve your fare as soon as you’ve decided on your travel dates. While it does happen now and then, flights rarely fall in price as your departure date gets closer.
  • Make greater savings on your trip by combining your hotel, flights and car rental into an Orbitz package deal. Your bank account will thank you.
  • Flying during busier seasons often means higher airfares. If possible, plan your trip outside of popular periods, such as school breaks, Thanksgiving and Easter.

How long is a flight to Playa Grande?
Depending on where you take off from, your flight to Playa Grande could be long or short. Below are the average flight times for three of the most popular domestic routes:

  • San Jose (SJO-Juan Santamaria Intl.) to Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 49 minutes
  • Tambor (TMU) to Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 30 minutes
  • Tamarindo (TNO) to Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 20 minutes

What is the best time to book a flight to Playa Grande?
Book your tickets to Playa Grande in January. This is the perfect time of the year for low prices, closely followed by February and August. Pick up cheap flights and make your dream journey a reality with Orbitz.
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Playa Grande?
Make a booking on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday. Typically, these are the cheapest days of the week to purchase seats to Playa Grande. The getaway of your dreams starts with a great flight deal!
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Playa Grande?
You can grab cheap flights to Playa Grande by taking off on a Monday, according to Orbitz data from 2020. Tuesday is the next cheapest day, while Saturday has the most expensive ticket prices. Whether you prefer to save money or fly out on whichever day is convenient, you’ll always find a terrific deal with Orbitz.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Playa Grande?
If you have some wiggle room with your travel dates, think about jetting off sometime in August. Orbitz data shows that this is generally the best month to take a trip if you want cheap flights to Playa Grande. As you might expect, airfares get pricier in the busy month of June and flights book out quickly.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
Flexibility is important, that’s why Orbitz lets you search for flights that won’t hit you with a fee for any amendments. Fill out your departure and arrival points, then choose “Filter by flexible change policies.” We’ll show you all the options that include free cancellation within 24 hours of booking and no change fees.
What do I need for the flight to Playa Grande?
There is so much to sort out for any big journey, so it’s good to get a little help along the way. Here’s a handy checklist to ensure that you’re organized for take off:

  • Travel documents such as visas and some identification are a must. To avoid any last-minute delays at check-in, make sure your booking is made with the exact name, gender and birth date as listed on your government-issued ID.
  • A properly packed carry-on bag is the key to flying in comfort. Given your flight to Playa Grande is no short hop, take enough snacks and things to keep you occupied. Something to read will help pass the time.
  • Both air conditioning and high altitudes can create a cold environment. No matter what the weather is in Playa Grande, bring a sweater along to keep nice and warm while on the plane.

How many direct flights are there to Playa Grande?
Currently, there are 28 direct flights every month to Playa Grande. When it comes to airlines that will fly you there, you’re spoiled for choice. SANSA Regional, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines are some of the most popular. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Air Canada are some other reputable carriers with nonstop services.
How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Playa Grande?
Smart travelers know how to find first or business-class fares to Playa Grande that don’t cost a packet. Take their lead with these useful tips:

  • Be flexible with your travel dates and hold out for huge sales on first or business-class airfares.
  • A lot of low-cost carriers have top-notch business-class seating without the pricey fees.
  • Make a bid for an upgrade. Some airlines hold online auctions that let you put down a price for a seat at the front of the plane. You can also try upgrading with points earned through a loyalty program.

How to get into Playa Grande from the airport?
If you prefer the convenience of having your own set of wheels, reserve a Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) car rental with one of the two outlets at Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR). Budget and Payless have a great selection to pick from. Once you’ve collected your wheels, the center of Playa Grande is around 30 miles to the southwest. Or, maybe you’d rather take a taxi into town and rent a car from the downtown area after you’ve explored the area on foot? Playa Grande car rentals always has a variety of good deals available.
What is the best time to go to Playa Grande?
Anytime is an awesome time to experience Playa Grande, but January, February and November are the busiest months. Like most of the Northern Hemisphere, the summer commences June 20. If you’d like to get around in a light T-shirt than a thick winter coat, this time of the year would suit you nicely. Expect average daytime highs of 85 ºF and nightly lows around 75 ºF.
Travel tips for Playa Grande

  • Slip on your comfy sneakers and tour this cool city on foot. There are loads of exciting attractions to take in, such as Las Baulas de Guanacaste National Marine Park and Grande Beach.
  • If you’re on the lookout for an easy day trip, there are more sights waiting for you a quick drive from the hustle and bustle. Find out why Flamingo Beach and Conchal Beach are on the bucket lists of most Playa Grande visitors.
  • When the time comes to get out and see more of Guanacaste, arrange a car rental and travel in the direction of Liberia. Tronadora is another key city with loads to do and see.

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