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Cheap Flights to Playa Grande from $128 One Way, $280 Round Trip

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

Fri, Feb 19 - Tue, Feb 23
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$280 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$280
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Feb 19 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Feb 23, priced at $280 found 2 days ago
Fri, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 10
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$281 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$281
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Feb 5 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Wed, Feb 10, priced at $281 found 5 days ago
Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 27
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$286 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$286
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jan 20 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Wed, Jan 27, priced at $286 found 12 hours ago
Fri, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 10
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$287 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$287
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Feb 5 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Wed, Feb 10, priced at $287 found 5 days ago
Wed, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 3
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$297 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$297
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Jan 27 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Wed, Feb 3, priced at $297 found 12 hours ago
Mon, Jan 25 - Wed, Feb 3
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$306 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$306
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 25 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Wed, Feb 3, priced at $306 found 1 day ago
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11
LGA
LaGuardia
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$312 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$312
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 4 from LaGuardia to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Wed, Nov 11, priced at $312 found 9 hours ago
Mon, Dec 7 - Fri, Dec 11
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$314 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$314
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Dec 7 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Fri, Dec 11, priced at $314 found 7 hours ago
Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 25
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$328 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$328
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Thu, Nov 19 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Wed, Nov 25, priced at $328 found 2 days ago
Wed, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 3
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$352 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$352
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Jan 27 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Feb 3, priced at $352 found 16 hours ago

Playa Grande Flight Information

Traveling To
Playa Grande
Destination Airport IATA Code
SJO
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines
United, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways
Flight Price
$280
Earliest Departing Flight
Latest Departing Flight

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Playa Grande economy flight packages

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Way to Heaven Luxury Glamping
2.0-star property

Way to Heaven Luxury Glamping

Nov 30 - Dec 5

5 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

United • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $2,024, price is now $1,201 per person
$1,201
per person
found 1 day ago
Fondavela Hotel
4.5-star property

Fondavela Hotel

Dec 13 - Dec 18

5 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

United • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $13,554, price is now $1,350 per person
$1,350
per person
found 1 day ago
The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
5.0-star property

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

Dec 13 - Dec 18

5 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to San José (SJO)

American Airlines • Coach

San José (SJO) to Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines • Coach
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Price was $3,567, price is now $2,123 per person
$2,123
per person
found 14 hours ago
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Playa Grande business class flight packages

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InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall by IHG
5.0-star property

InterContinental Costa Rica at Multiplaza Mall by IHG

8.6/10 Excellent! (809 reviews)

Dec 9 - Dec 14

5 night stay

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

United • Roundtrip • BusinessClass
Price was $2,510, price is now $2,192 per person
$2,192
per person
found 8 hours ago
Excellent service

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2026

Xandari Resort And Spa
4.0-star property

Xandari Resort And Spa

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)

Dec 9 - Dec 14

5 night stay

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

United • Roundtrip • BusinessClass
Price was $3,296, price is now $2,572 per person
$2,572
per person
found 8 hours ago

Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Farm and Inn
4.0-star property

Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Farm and Inn

9.6/10 Exceptional! (283 reviews)

Dec 9 - Dec 14

5 night stay

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

United • Roundtrip • BusinessClass
Price was $3,125, price is now $2,689 per person
$2,689
per person
found 8 hours ago
Eco friendly property in a beautiful, lush, and tranquil environment. The staff was exceptional in making me feel welcomed, and ensuring that all of my needs and expectations were met. The meals were delicious and I even had the pleasure of meeting the owner who took time out of his day to have coffee with me and tell me the history of the property. They made me feel like I was a part of the family. I also enjoyed bird watching and the coffee farm tour. A great place to unplug and reconnect with nature. Exceptional!

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2026

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Playa Grande first class flight packages

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Xandari Resort And Spa
4.0-star property

Xandari Resort And Spa

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)

Dec 7 - Dec 11

4 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to San José (SJO)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
Price was $2,878, price is now $1,999 per person
$1,999
per person
found 17 hours ago

ETM Wellness Private Retreat
3.5-star property

ETM Wellness Private Retreat

10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)

Dec 7 - Dec 11

4 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to San José (SJO)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
Price was $2,994, price is now $2,341 per person
$2,341
per person
found 17 hours ago
I took the family for a stay at the ETM Private Wellness Retreat in Costa Rica. The villa is more beautiful than the pictures shows very spacious. The owner and the staff were attentive and freindly, local restaurant, market and shops minutes away. You think the pool is the main attraction, think again. Overall ETM Private Wellness Retreat is a place a plan on going back.

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2026

Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Farm and Inn
4.0-star property

Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Farm and Inn

9.6/10 Exceptional! (283 reviews)

Dec 7 - Dec 11

4 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to San José (SJO)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
Price was $2,764, price is now $2,217 per person
$2,217
per person
found 17 hours ago
Eco friendly property in a beautiful, lush, and tranquil environment. The staff was exceptional in making me feel welcomed, and ensuring that all of my needs and expectations were met. The meals were delicious and I even had the pleasure of meeting the owner who took time out of his day to have coffee with me and tell me the history of the property. They made me feel like I was a part of the family. I also enjoyed bird watching and the coffee farm tour. A great place to unplug and reconnect with nature. Exceptional!

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2026

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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 $280 and $352. But it was jet-setters flying in from Washington (IAD) who snapped up the really big bargains. One-way tickets to Playa Grande started at a low $128.
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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