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A town with colorful buildings, a central park, and a volcano in the background.

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Cheap flights to Cantón San Carlos from $137 One Way, $272 Round Trip

$272 return flights and $137 one-way flights to Cantón San Carlos were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9

SJO

San José

FON

La Fortuna

$272

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27

SJO

San José

FON

La Fortuna

$276

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24

SJO

San José

FON

La Fortuna

$306

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7

FLL

Fort Lauderdale

SJO

San José

$314

Roundtrip

found 5 hours ago

Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30

JFK

New York

SJO

San José

$316

Roundtrip

found 2 hours ago

Fri, Dec 18 - Fri, Dec 25

SJO

San José

FON

La Fortuna

$323

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7

EWR

New York

SJO

San José

$332

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 15

FLL

Fort Lauderdale

SJO

San José

$346

Roundtrip

found 10 hours ago

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30

IAD

Washington

SJO

San José

$356

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9

SJO

San José

FON

La Fortuna

$357

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27

SJO

San José

FON

La Fortuna

$362

Roundtrip

found 18 hours ago

Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14

IAD

Washington

SJO

San José

$368

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
MGA	San José	August 14 to August 16	$419
SFO	San José	August 14 to August 23	$855
JFK	San José	August 14 to August 18	$991
SMF	San José	August 16 to September 3	$1,279

*Prices include taxes and fees

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Score Epic Cantón San Carlos Accommodation Deals

San Bosco Inn

100 m North from the Banco Nacional La Fortuna Alajuela

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$87 nightly

$98 total

Sep 12 - Sep 13

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano and Arenal Volcano National Park are ...

9/10 Wonderful! (841 reviews)

"They have good breakfast"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2026

Hotel Bijagua

Next to Cristian 4 super market 142 La Fortuna Alajuela

Stay at this hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano and Arenal Volcano National ...

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Hotel La Fortuna

1 blk south of gas station La Fortuna La Fortuna Alajuela

Book a stay at this spa hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Arenal Volcano and Arenal Volcano ...

8/10 Very Good! (423 reviews)

"The bathroom in the room need renovation since it not functional and extremely old. Also don't expect hot water for your shower between 10AM and 4pm since they shut it down during that time. It also a little bit noisy due that you are on the corner two major roads. So overall if I had to go back ..."

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2020

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The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only

2.5mi / 4km from Fortuna La Fortuna Alajuela

$218 nightly

$246 total

Sep 11 - Sep 12

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our Top Cantón San Carlos Apartment Hotels

Unique Jungle Luxury for 5, Fantastic Views, A/C, Jacuzzi Spa & Private Pool!

Arenal Volcano National Park Alajuela Province

Book a stay at this family-friendly guesthouse in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (70 reviews)

"We had an amazing time at Nita and Marty’s place. They were so accommodating to our scheduling mishaps, helped arrange outings, and assisted us in navigating finding a doctor on a Sunday. The property was so comfortable, with lovely creative touches in the decorating. Our sons loved splashing in ..."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2026

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Hotel Bijagua

Next to Cristian 4 super market 142 La Fortuna Alajuela

Stay at this hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano and Arenal Volcano National ...

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Villa Fortuna Hotel

700 metros este del Banco de Costa Rica La Fortuna Alajuela (province)

Stay at this hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Arenal Volcano and Arenal Volcano National ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (34 reviews)

3 nights in Fortuna

"Clean room with one double and 2 single beds. Had safe in room and small fridge. Enjoyed shared kitchen with free morning coffee available. Refreshing pool with loungers available to relax. Staff very nice. Good value for price."

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2017

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Apartamentos Valle del Volcán

Calle 468 A, Avenida 315 La Fortuna Alajuela

Stay at this apartment in La Fortuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano and Arenal Volcano National Park are ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (31 reviews)

"Maily was extremely helpful. She accommodated us when we had been stranded with a lost reservation at the last minute. We enjoyed our stay there very much. It is a very secure property."

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2024

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Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

6 km oeste del Parque Central La Fortuna

$139 nightly

$157 total

Aug 27 - Aug 28

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this spa hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...

The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort - Adults Only

2.5mi / 4km from Fortuna La Fortuna Alajuela

$218 nightly

$246 total

Sep 11 - Sep 12

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

9 Km West and 3.5 km North of La Fortuna Monterrey Alajuela

$498 nightly

$562 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this 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! (1,013 reviews)

"Beautiful immaculate property. Great helpful staff, so many hot springs and pools, with really fun monkey slide. Enjoyed onsite activities like tubing, rock climbing, horseback riding (through the river was wild). And love the free laundry we can use. Food is pretty good too. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2026

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Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

7 Km West From La Fortuna La Fortuna Alajuela

$144 nightly

$163 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this family-friendly lodge in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)

"The location to La Fortuna was great, large room with a beautifully manicured yard and outdoor hot rub which we used. The room is dated. The bar and pools were nice. Room however smelled strongly of mildew/mold. I feel like it was overpriced."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2026

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Cantón San Carlos

Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs

11 Miles South from Downtown La Fortuna Peñas Blancas Alajuela

$162 nightly

$183 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attraction ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (438 reviews)

"The staff here is absolutely fantastic! Even though our trip started a bit bumpy, they totally turned it around and made us feel so welcome and at home. Their hospitality was beyond amazing, and they were super accommodating to everything we needed. We're definitely coming back when we're in the ..."

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2026

Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort

6 km oeste del Parque Central La Fortuna

$139 nightly

$157 total

Aug 27 - Aug 28

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this spa hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

7 Km West From La Fortuna La Fortuna Alajuela

$144 nightly

$163 total

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this family-friendly lodge in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, playground, game room, cribs

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Reviewed on Aug 10, 2026

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Hotel Bijagua

Next to Cristian 4 super market 142 La Fortuna Alajuela

Stay at this hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano and Arenal Volcano National ...

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Standard SUV

Hyundai Tucson or Similar

5 people
Unlimited mileage

Alajuela, CRI

$11

$24 total

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Compact SUV

Nissan Kicks

5 people
Unlimited mileage

Alajuela, CRI

$11

$21 total

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Dealers Choice

4 people
Unlimited mileage

Alajuela, CRI

$11

$21 total

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4 people
Unlimited mileage

Alajuela, CRI

$11

$21 total

found 4 days ago

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Cantón San Carlos?

Lock in a fare with one of the 24 airlines that operate services to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) and get set for exciting new experiences. This airport is a main gateway for Cantón San Carlos. When it's time to discover the region, these top carriers will take you there:

Copa Airlines - 124 flights to Cantón San Carlos per month
Avianca - 100 flights to Cantón San Carlos per month
Volaris Costa Rica - 70 flights to Cantón San Carlos per month

How much is a flight to Cantón San Carlos?

Fares for round-trip flights dipped as low as $272 this week to Cantón San Carlos, and increased to a peak of $1,279. Jet-setters flying out of New York (JFK) managed to bag one-way flights starting from just $137.

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What is the best time to book a flight to Cantón San Carlos?

Pick up a bargain and book your seats to Cantón San Carlos in January. If you've missed this month, don't worry. February and August often have low airfares as well. Just make sure you don't sleep on a sale — cheap flights pop up and vanish in a flash!

What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Cantón San Carlos?

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What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Cantón San Carlos?

According to Orbitz data from 2020, you ought to start your trip on a Monday to score cheap flights to Cantón San Carlos. Next cheapest day? Tuesday. Saturday is the most expensive. So, leave early in the week if you'd like to score a wallet-friendly fare and stretch your travel budget.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cantón San Carlos?

Get set to jet for less in August. This is generally the best month to take off if you want cheap flights to Cantón San Carlos, based on Orbitz data. The least affordable time to take off is June, so avoid this month if possible.

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Travel documentation such as visas and identification will be required. To avoid any unnecessary delays when you check in, make sure your booking is made with the same name, birth date and gender as indicated on your government-issued ID.
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There are ways of booking business or first-class tickets to Cantón San Carlos that won't burn a hole through your budget. Grab a seat in the pointy end of the plane for less with these practical tips:

Flexibility is essential. By being open to a few travel dates, you'll have more chances of finding a deal on first or business-class airfares.
A lot of budget carriers offer comfortable business-class seating without the pricey fees.
Make the most of your airline's frequent flyer program and upgrade your seat. You can also bid for an upgrade in online auctions.

What is the best time to go to Cantón San Carlos?

Cantón San Carlos is a busy place in February, March and April. If you plan to visit during these months, it would be wise to book early to ensure you pick up the greatest deals. Like to know what the summertime's like in Cantón San Carlos? Average daily temperatures generally fluctuate between 70 ºF and 80 ºF. Like most destinations in the Northern Hemisphere, summertime commences June 20 here.

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