Cheap flights To Alajuela (SJO) from $59

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Cheap Flights to Alajuela from $59 One Way, $151 Round Trip

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

Mon, Mar 9 - Fri, Mar 13
MCO
Orlando Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$151 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$151
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Volaris Costa Rica flight, departing Mon, Mar 9 from Orlando Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Mar 13, priced at $151 found 1 hour ago
Tue, Mar 3 - Fri, Mar 6
FLL
Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$169 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$169
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Mar 3 from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Mar 6, priced at $169 found 1 day ago
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$186 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$186
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 25 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Mar 4, priced at $186 found 14 hours ago
Tue, Feb 24 - Thu, Feb 26
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$194 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$194
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 24 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Feb 26, priced at $194 found 6 days ago
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 11
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$202 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$202
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 25 from O'Hare Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Mar 11, priced at $202 found 5 days ago
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 11
LGA
LaGuardia
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$219 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$219
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Mar 3 from LaGuardia to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Mar 11, priced at $219 found 5 days ago
Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
BOS
Logan Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$229 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$229
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Mar 2 from Logan Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Mar 9, priced at $229 found 6 days ago
Fri, May 8 - Thu, May 14
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$232 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$232
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, May 8 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, May 14, priced at $232 found 1 day ago
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24
FLL
Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$241 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$241
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Mar 17 from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Mar 24, priced at $241 found 6 hours ago
Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 11
FLL
Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$241 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$241
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Thu, Mar 5 from Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Mar 11, priced at $241 found 4 days ago

Alajuela Flight Information

Traveling To
Alajuela
Destination Airport IATA Code
SJO
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines
Volaris Costa Rica, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, United, Copa
Flight Price
$151
Earliest Departing Flight
Latest Departing Flight

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Alajuela economy flight packages

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
Ronny's Flat Manuel Antonio
3.0-star property

Ronny's Flat Manuel Antonio

Mar 19 - Mar 24

5 night stay

Boston (BOS) to San José (SJO)

Copa • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $860, price is now $472 per person
$472
per person
found 1 day ago
Luxury Sky Penthouses 3-6BR Condo-Hotel at Oceano Jaco
4.0-star property

Luxury Sky Penthouses 3-6BR Condo-Hotel at Oceano Jaco

Mar 10 - Mar 15

5 night stay

Boston (BOS) to San José (SJO)

Copa • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $1,650, price is now $890 per person
$890
per person
found 13 hours ago
The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
5.0-star property

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

Mar 10 - Mar 14

4 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to San José (SJO)

United • Coach

San José (SJO) to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)

Sterling Blue • Coach
Price was $4,706, price is now $2,565 per person
$2,565
per person
found 1 day ago
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Alajuela premium economy flight packages

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Hotel Laguna Arenal
3.0-star property

Hotel Laguna Arenal

9.8/10 Exceptional! (148 reviews)

Mar 30 - Apr 4

5 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

JetBlue Airways • Roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
Price was $1,770, price is now $1,534 per person
$1,534
per person
found 1 day ago
This is a small bungalow hotel with 6 rooms (bungalows) each with a large balcony and a fantastic view over the hills, woods and lago Arenal. Breathtaking. The owner’s of the hotel are very personal. Breakfast is made fresh to order and includes an excellent home made fruit yogurt and a freshly hime made fruit juice. The rooms are modern in style, beds are good and comfy and all is very clean. Overall a gem in tropical rain and cloud forest area of Arenal.

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2022

Barceló Tambor
4.0-star property

Barceló Tambor

7.4/10 Good! (535 reviews)

Mar 30 - Apr 4

5 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

JetBlue Airways • Roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
Price was $2,110, price is now $1,642 per person
$1,642
per person
found 1 day ago
Had a very good experience with this hotel. Staff was friendly and always willing to help. Hotel is very beautiful. Food was good aswell. Overall great experience, will definetly return.

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2013

Montaña de fuego Mountain Resort & Spa
3.0-star property

Montaña de fuego Mountain Resort & Spa

7.8/10 Good! (397 reviews)

Mar 30 - Apr 4

5 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

JetBlue Airways • Roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
Price was $2,774, price is now $2,221 per person
$2,221
per person
found 1 day ago
Not many all-inclusive options; that is why we stayed here. We had a great time. Use this as a base to explore and adventure. Wifi in rooms would have been pleasant.

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2023

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Alajuela business class flight packages

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Hotel Martino Spa and Resort
3.5-star property

Hotel Martino Spa and Resort

8.2/10 Very Good! (460 reviews)

Mar 26 - Mar 30

4 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

Avianca • Non-stop roundtrip • BusinessClass
Price was $1,405, price is now $1,161 per person
$1,161
per person
found 4 hours ago
This is a wonderful resort hotel with a nice pool and good restaurant that serves some of the best pasta dishes I've ever had. Very attentive staff. Well maintained, clean grounds, large rooms with beautiful traditional woodwork. The only negative is our bathroom/shower was a little dated.

Reviewed on May 19, 2024

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
3.5-star property

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

Mar 26 - Mar 30

4 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

Avianca • Non-stop roundtrip • BusinessClass
Price was $1,418, price is now $1,185 per person
$1,185
per person
found 4 hours ago
Friendly and helpful staff and great buffet option for breakfast.

Reviewed on Sep 2, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall
3.5-star property

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall

9/10 Wonderful! (1,398 reviews)

Mar 26 - Mar 30

4 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

Avianca • Non-stop roundtrip • BusinessClass
Price was $1,372, price is now $1,161 per person
$1,161
per person
found 4 hours ago
Dining staff incredible! Served us at 9:55 right before closing and so wonderful! Well run and helpful staff!

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

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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 $151 to $241. If you were traveling one-way out of Orlando (MCO), you could have snapped up fares from as low as $59.
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.
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  • 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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