Cheap flights To Alajuela (SJO) from $87

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Cheap Flights to Alajuela from $87 One Way, $212 Round Trip

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Mon, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 7
MCO
Orlando Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$212 Roundtrip, just found
$212
Roundtrip
just found
Select Volaris Costa Rica flight, departing Mon, Mar 1 from Orlando Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Mar 7, priced at $212 just found
Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Nov 19
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$316 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$316
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 27 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Nov 19, priced at $316 found 1 day ago
Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 11
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$332 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$332
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Arajet flight, departing Tue, Nov 3 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Nov 11, priced at $332 found 16 hours ago
Mon, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 13
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$333 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$333
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, Nov 9 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Nov 13, priced at $333 found 20 hours ago
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24
MCO
Orlando Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$339 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$339
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 17 from Orlando Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Oct 24, priced at $339 found 6 hours ago
Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 9
FLL
Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$344 Roundtrip, just found
$344
Roundtrip
just found
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Thu, Dec 3 from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Dec 9, priced at $344 just found
Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Oct 31
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$348 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$348
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Oct 27 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Oct 31, priced at $348 found 4 days ago
Mon, Oct 5 - Fri, Oct 16
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$354 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$354
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Mon, Oct 5 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Oct 16, priced at $354 found 5 days ago
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8
MIA
Miami Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$364 Roundtrip, just found
$364
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 1 from Miami Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Oct 8, priced at $364 just found
Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$366 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$366
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Fri, Oct 2 from O'Hare Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Oct 6, priced at $366 found 17 hours ago

Alajuela Flight Information

Traveling To
Alajuela
Destination Airport IATA Code
SJO
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines
Volaris Costa Rica, Delta, Arajet, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United, Frontier Airlines, Copa
Flight Price
$212
Earliest Departing Flight
Latest Departing Flight

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Alajuela economy flight packages

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Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
4.0-star property

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

Sep 16 - Sep 22

6 night stay

Boston (BOS) to San José (SJO)

American Airlines • Non-stop • Coach

San José (SJO) to Boston (BOS)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
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Price was $1,455, price is now $907 per person
$907
per person
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The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
5.0-star property

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

Sep 16 - Sep 22

6 night stay

Boston (BOS) to San José (SJO)

American Airlines • Non-stop • Coach

San José (SJO) to Boston (BOS)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
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Price was $2,988, price is now $1,710 per person
$1,710
per person
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Noah's Forest by Tifakara
4.5-star property

Noah's Forest by Tifakara

Sep 16 - Sep 22

6 night stay

Boston (BOS) to San José (SJO)

American Airlines • Non-stop • Coach

San José (SJO) to Boston (BOS)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
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Price was $2,012, price is now $1,190 per person
$1,190
per person
found 1 day ago
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Alajuela business class flight packages

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Tortuga Lodge
4.5-star property

Tortuga Lodge

9.4/10 Exceptional! (268 reviews)

Sep 16 - Sep 22

6 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

Avianca • Non-stop roundtrip • BusinessClass
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Price was $4,261, price is now $2,962 per person
$2,962
per person
found 1 day ago

Peace Lodge
4.5-star property

Peace Lodge

10/10 Exceptional! (554 reviews)

Sep 13 - Sep 21

8 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

Avianca • Non-stop roundtrip • BusinessClass
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Price was $4,854, price is now $3,189 per person
$3,189
per person
found 22 hours ago
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Reviewed on Aug 8, 2026

Pacuare Lodge by Böëna
4.5-star property

Pacuare Lodge by Böëna

10/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)

Sep 16 - Sep 22

6 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

Avianca • Non-stop roundtrip • BusinessClass
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Price was $4,787, price is now $3,239 per person
$3,239
per person
found 1 day ago
If you want ultimate rainforest luxury and top level service you should stay here. Not to be missed. Raft in and out via the Pacuare river and be completely enveloped by the forest and river in the middle of nowhere while having high level meals breakfast, lunch and dinner, incredible adventure programs like zip lining through the canopy and repelling down little waterfall. Seriously. 1000% The food was top tier. The service was thoughtful and personal. The staff is amazing. And they have great wifi. In the middle of nowhere. Deep jungle. The rafting is world class. I had a Linda vista villa and it was an absurd amount of space and privacy with a personal plunge pool. Come back from dinner and your lights are on, fan going and curtains drawn. Seriously, stay here. I'm coming back again someday.

Reviewed on May 27, 2026

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Alajuela

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Alajuela?
You can choose from 20 airlines that fly in and out of Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), the most popular airport in the city. Among all those options, you're sure to pick up an amazing deal. Here are a few of the most well-known international carriers that'll get you to Alajuela — and then discovering every corner of this city:

  • Copa Airlines - 124 flights to Alajuela per month
  • Avianca - 100 flights to Alajuela per month
  • Volaris Costa Rica - 70 flights to Alajuela per month

What is the best airport to fly to in Alajuela?
Be on the lookout for a cheap fare to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO). It's the city's main terminal and is situated roughly 2 miles southeast of the center. Once you've walked out of arrivals, it won't be long before you're discovering the wonders of Alajuela.
How much is a flight to Alajuela?
Return flights to Alajuela this past week ranged from $212 to $366. If you were traveling one-way out of Orlando (MCO), you could have snapped up fares from as low as $87.
How to book the cheapest flight to Alajuela?
With some of the most amazing flight deals around, you'll always jet for less with Orbitz. The following handy hints will help you score cheap flights to Alajuela — and leave you with more money in your pocket:

  • Departing from or landing at nearby airports can often work out to be cheaper. Enter your preferred departure and arrival airports. Next, click on the 'Nearby airports' function below to see your options.
  • If your travel plans aren't written in stone, click on the 'Show flexible dates' link to compare flight deals for multiple departure dates. If you find a suitable cheaper fare, go with it.
  • Select 'Show options' to narrow down your search results. You can pick your preferred seating class and airline here. Under 'Sort & Filter' to the left, you can even select whether you'd like to fly in the morning, afternoon or evening.
  • Lock in your fare as soon as you've decided on your travel dates. While you can get lucky now and then, airline tickets rarely get more affordable as your departure date gets closer.
  • Think about bundling your flights, hotels and car rentals into an Orbitz package deal — the more you book, the more you save.
  • Don't travel during peak seasons if you can. By avoiding summer and school vacations, you can save a significant amount on your airfare.

How long is a flight to Alajuela?
Where you take off from will largely determine how long it will take to fly to Alajuela. Three of the most common domestic routes and average flight times are below:

  • Tambor (TMU) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 27 minutes
  • Quepos (XQP) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 27 minutes
  • Puerto Jimenez (PJM) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 50 minutes

What is the best time to book a flight to Alajuela?
Book in January, February or August for the best airfares to Alajuela. Once you've spotted a bargain, buy it — cheap flights tend to appear and then vanish in the blink of an eye.
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Alajuela?
You can get a great flight deal by making a booking on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday. Typically, these are the best days to score cheap seats to Alajuela.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Alajuela?
According to Orbitz data from 2020, Monday is generally the best day to score cheap flights to Alajuela. Tuesday also offers budget-friendly airfares, whereas Saturday has the highest ticket rates. Even though leaving at the weekend may be easier to arrange, you'll have more money in your pocket to play with if you jet out at the start of the week.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Alajuela?
We won't keep you in suspense — based on Orbitz data, August is generally the most affordable month to fly. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway or just an escape from it all before the weather changes. Be aware that the least affordable time to fly is in the middle of summer, with airfares at their highest in June.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
Orbitz makes it a piece of cake to find airlines offering fare flexibility. Simply select "Filter by flexible change policies" when searching for your Alajuela flights and bada bing! You'll see options that include free cancellation within 24 hours of booking, no change fees and of course, the best price.
What do I need for the flight to Alajuela?
There is so much to plan for any big adventure, so it's nice to get a little bit of help along the way. Here are a few tips to make sure you're organized for departure:

  • Travel documents such as e-tickets and some identification will be required. To avoid any unnecessary delays when you check in, ensure that your booking is made with the exact name, birth date and gender as your government-issued ID.
  • A properly packed carry-on bag is the key to a great flight experience. Given your flight to Alajuela is no quick hop, take enough snacks and activities to keep you happy. Something to read or listen to is sure to help you pass the time.
  • Regardless what the season is at your destination, plane cabins (and airports) are often quite cold. Bring an extra layer on the flight with you to stay nice and warm.

How many direct flights are there to Alajuela?
With roughly 190 direct flights each month, you'll be flying straight into Alajuela and kicking off a new adventure in no time at all. Some of the carriers that journey nonstop to Alajuela include SANSA Regional, Costa Rica Green Airways and Copa Airlines. AVIANCA, Volaris Costa Rica and American Airlines are some other well-known options.
How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Alajuela?
If you think a first or business-class airfare is out of your price range, you may want to think again. Here are some tips to help you score a premium flight to Alajuela for a whole lot less:

  • Flexibility is everything. By being open to a variety of travel dates, you'll have better odds of landing a deal on business or first-class airfares.
  • Many budget airlines have terrific business-class seating that doesn't cost the earth.
  • Take advantage of your airline's loyalty program and upgrade your seat. You can also bid for an upgrade in an online auction if available.

How to get into Alajuela from the airport?
Driving is a good option. Alamo, Budget and Economy are three car rental companies located at Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO). After picking up a Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) car rental, you can drive straight from SJO airport to downtown Alajuela, about 2 miles to the northwest. Or, if you're planning to rent a car from the city center, check out our Alajuela car rentals.
What is the best time to go to Alajuela?
If you'd like to immerse yourself in the culture of Alajuela in the peak season, January, May and June are the best months to visit. June 20 signals the first day of summertime in the Northern Hemisphere and is a fantastic time to travel if you're hooked on the great outdoors. During this time of year, average daily temperatures usually range from 65 ºF to 75 ºF.

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