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Cheap flights to Guanacaste from $169 One Way, $340 Round Trip

$340 return flights and $169 one-way flights to Guanacaste 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, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 23

EWR

New York

LIR

Liberia

$340

Roundtrip

found 7 hours ago

Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Oct 31

EWR

New York

LIR

Liberia

$359

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found 2 days ago

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 11

EWR

New York

LIR

Liberia

$362

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Oct 31

EWR

New York

LIR

Liberia

$364

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Oct 31

EWR

New York

LIR

Liberia

$367

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found 2 days ago

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7

EWR

New York

LIR

Liberia

$368

Roundtrip

found 10 hours ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
LGA	Liberia	May 29 to June 6	$439
JFK	Liberia	May 30 to June 6	$508
EWR	Liberia	May 31 to June 4	$508
BOS	Liberia	May 29 to June 5	$510
YXX	Liberia	May 30 to June 6	$543
LAX	Liberia	May 29 to June 2	$585
ORD	Liberia	May 31 to June 6	$659
MSP	Liberia	May 29 to June 4	$746
YYZ	Liberia	May 31 to June 4	$878

*Prices include taxes and fees

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Hotel Santa Ana Liberia Airport

2 Km East from International Airport Liberia Guanacaste

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$62 nightly

$70 total

May 28 - May 29

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Liberia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Sabanero Statue and Museo de Guanacaste are located ...

6/10 (287 reviews)

"Hotel works for how much it charges and good for overnight stay near the airport. Very convenient."

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

Best Western El Sitio Hotel

175 Mts - West Of Main Entrance Liberia Guanacaste

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$123 nightly

$139 total

May 28 - May 29

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Liberia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)

"Great place place to stay. It's in the middle of Liberia."

Reviewed on May 25, 2026

Laguna del Cocodrilo

Tamarindo Beach Tamarindo Guanacaste

$50 nightly

$56 total

Jun 1 - Jun 2

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this beach hotel in Tamarindo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Sardinal de Carrillo Sardinal Guanacaste

Book a stay at this beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (430 reviews)

"You get what you pay for. Solid 3 star hotel. Food wasn’t great or bad. If your kids can survive on hamburgers, hotdogs, and chicken nuggets, this resort shouldn’t be an issue. Our room was dirty at check-in, the toilet water had an awful smell (all rooms), and the pool waters didn’t feel clean. ..."

Reviewed on May 27, 2026

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Our Top Guanacaste Apartment Hotels

AMAZING OCEAN VIEWS! "House in the Sky" Monte Paraiso

Playa Hermosa Guanacaste

Stay at this vacation home in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are located nearby.

9.6/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)

"Great experience! The pool is private and house is very nice. Having coffee outside and listening to the birds & howler monkeys was a treat. Both the owner & property manager were very accommodating."

Reviewed on May 18, 2026

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Reserva Conchal Beach Resort, Golf & Spa

Playa Conchal Cabo Velas Guanacaste

Book a stay at this luxury condo in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Conchal Beach and Flamingo Beach ...

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Bahia Pez Vela Resort

Playa del Coco Sardinal Guanacaste

Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are located ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (100 reviews)

"Staff was amazi"

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026

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Ocean view and in heart of Playa Flamingo. Two blocks to two different beaches.

Playa Flamingo Guanacaste

$181 nightly

$194 total

May 28 - May 29

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this beach condo in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Flamingo Beach and Playa Potrero ...

10/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)

"Our stay in Costa Rica was exactly what we hoped for. Everything was just like the reviews said, if anything even better. The condo had everything we needed and more. The onsite laundry with soap included was super convenient, and David even had ice ready for us in the freezer, which was such a nice ..."

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026

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Sardinal de Carrillo Sardinal Guanacaste

Book a stay at this beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (430 reviews)

Reviewed on May 27, 2026

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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Playa Matapalo- Sardinal Sardinal Guanacaste

Book a stay at this beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

8/10 Very Good! (1,545 reviews)

"This property is really outdated. The room smelled terrible and there were cockroaches. We even switched out the rooms once, but nothing changed. The property was worst than staying at motel 6."

Reviewed on May 27, 2026

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The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa

Playa Conchal S/N Cabo Velas Guanacaste

$654 nightly

$739 total

May 28 - May 29

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury property in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)

"Everything was amazing. The staff was very friendly and went out of their way to make it easy."

Reviewed on May 27, 2026

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Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo

Flamingo Beach Cabo Velas Guanacaste

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$249 nightly

$281 total

Jun 1 - Jun 2

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this beach resort in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

"This a very small property compared to what we are accustomed to. It is beachfront, but you have to cross a public dirt road. Easy access with some vendors, but nothing pesky like Mexico. The rooms either face the pool or the backsides of the property. There are no direct, beach front rooms. The ..."

Reviewed on May 26, 2026

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Family Friendly Hotels in Guanacaste

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Sardinal de Carrillo Sardinal Guanacaste

Book a stay at this beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (430 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, free waterpark access, playground, on the beach

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Reviewed on May 27, 2026

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Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort

Tamarindo Beach Tamarindo Guanacaste

$227 nightly

$256 total

May 30 - May 31

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this beach resort in Tamarindo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)

"all good!"

Reviewed on May 26, 2026

CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive

Papagayo Gulf, Panama Beach Sardinal Guanacaste

$319 nightly

$361 total

Jun 15 - Jun 16

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this beach hotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, playground, on the beach, games and toys

Travelers say...

"This resort was a pleasant surprise. My husband selected the hotel & I was not excited about having one restaurant on the property. All I can say is WOW!! The menu changed every evening (Italian, Caribbean, Mexican) , the protein was prepared fresh upon request. Typically you had the choice of beef, ..."

Reviewed on May 21, 2026

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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Playa Matapalo- Sardinal Sardinal Guanacaste

Book a stay at this beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

8/10 Very Good! (1,545 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, free waterpark access, playground, babysitting

Travelers say...

"This property is really outdated. The room smelled terrible and there were cockroaches. We even switched out the rooms once, but nothing changed. The property was worst than staying at motel 6."

Reviewed on May 27, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Guanacaste?

With 12 airlines waiting to take you away to Guanacaste, finding the ideal flight will be a piece of cake. Reserve your ticket with one of these trusted carriers that operate services to Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR):

American Airlines - 36 flights to Guanacaste per month
United Airlines - 17 flights to Guanacaste per month
Delta - 16 flights to Guanacaste per month

What is the best airport to fly to in Guanacaste?

Jet into Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR), the primary gateway to Guanacaste. Booking your flight to this region doesn't get much easier than that.

How much is a flight to Guanacaste?

This week, prices hovered between $340 and $878 for a return fare to Guanacaste. Fares one-way originating from New York (EWR) sank to a low $169 over the same time period.

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Flying during busier seasons can mean steep airfares. If possible, plan your trip outside of popular periods, such as Christmas, New Year's Eve and Easter.

How long is a flight to Guanacaste?

Where you head off from will largely determine how much time it will take to fly to Guanacaste. Three of the top domestic routes and average flight times are listed below:

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 Guanacaste?

Generally speaking, January is the best month to purchase your plane ticket. This is closely followed by February and August. Keep this in mind while you hunt for a cheap flight to Guanacaste.

What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Guanacaste?

Typically, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays are the cheapest days to book flights to Guanacaste. If you're looking for unbeatable airfares, search across those days and you could pick up an incredible flight deal.

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Guanacaste?

Based on Orbitz data from 2020, Monday is normally the best day to score cheap flights to Guanacaste. Tuesday also has more affordable fares, while Saturday has the highest ticket prices. Although 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 Guanacaste?

To score cheap flights to Guanacaste, you should pack your suitcase and fly out in August. Orbitz data has found that generally, this is a great month to save big on your fare. If you're thinking of jetting to Guanacaste during June, it's worth noting that this is the least affordable time of year to take a trip.

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What do I need for the flight to Guanacaste?

From onboard entertainment to travel basics like earplugs, there are some things a regular flyer always carries with them. To ensure you're all set for your flight, have a look at this handy list:

Travel paperwork such as e-tickets and some identification will be required. To avoid any last-minute delays when you check in, make sure your booking is under the exact name, gender and birth date as indicated on your current ID.
A well-packed carry-on bag is a must-have for any medium-haul journey. With at least a few hours to kill, you'll want something to keep you busy while in the air. We recommend a good book or magazine, and something to snack on.
Aeroplane cabins often get chilly. If you decide to travel during the height of summer, be sure to take an extra warm layer with you.

How many direct flights are there to Guanacaste?

With approximately 28 direct flights every month, you'll be heading straight into Guanacaste and starting your next awesome adventure before you know it. Some of the airlines that fly nonstop to Guanacaste include SANSA Regional, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Air Canada are other popular options.

How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Guanacaste?

If you think a business or first-class airfare is out of your reach, you may want to think again. Here are some practical tips to help you find a premium flight to Guanacaste for less:

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What is the best time to go to Guanacaste?

If you want to immerse yourself in the culture of Guanacaste in the tourist season, January, February and March are the best months to visit. June 20 marks the start of the summer season in the Northern Hemisphere and is a fantastic time to go if you love being outside. During this time of the year, average daily temperatures generally range from 75 ºF to 85 ºF.

Travel tips for Guanacaste

Coco Beach is just one must-do during your journey to Guanacaste. Pick up a car rental and enjoy the convenience of exploring this terrific attraction — and plenty of other things — at your own pace.
One of Guanacaste's most well-known cities, Nicoya Peninsula is the perfect place to begin a big road trip around this region. Eat, sleep, adventure and repeat — that's what getaways are for!

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