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Cheap flights to Guanacaste from $157 One Way, $302 Round Trip

$302 return flights and $157 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.

Sun, Jul 19 - Sat, Jul 25

SJO

San José

FON

La Fortuna

$302

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Tue, Aug 11 - Fri, Aug 14

SJO

San José

FON

La Fortuna

$309

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Sat, Nov 21 - Thu, Nov 26

SJO

San José

ACO

Cóbano

$313

Roundtrip

found 14 hours ago

Sun, Jul 19 - Sat, Jul 25

SJO

San José

FON

La Fortuna

$313

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Sun, Jul 19 - Sat, Jul 25

SJO

San José

FON

La Fortuna

$314

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Sun, Jul 19 - Sat, Jul 25

SJO

San José

FON

La Fortuna

$316

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 10

EWR

New York

LIR

Liberia

$379

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

EWR

New York

LIR

Liberia

$384

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 10

EWR

New York

LIR

Liberia

$387

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Nov 30

EWR

New York

LIR

Liberia

$389

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 10

EWR

New York

LIR

Liberia

$392

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Mon, Aug 31 - Sat, Sep 5

JFK

New York

LIR

Liberia

$396

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
YYZ	Liberia	July 19 to July 24	$501
LGA	Liberia	July 17 to July 23	$504
BOS	Liberia	July 18 to July 22	$523
JFK	Liberia	July 19 to July 24	$547
LAX	Liberia	July 17 to July 23	$638
ORD	Liberia	July 18 to July 25	$889
EWR	Liberia	July 18 to September 6	$1,093
MSP	Liberia	July 18 to July 25	$1,220

*Prices include taxes and fees

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Score Epic Guanacaste Accommodation Deals

Hotel Santa Ana Liberia Airport

2 Km East from International Airport Liberia Guanacaste

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$60 nightly

$68 total

Jul 14 - Jul 15

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 (289 reviews)

"Really nice night of sleep, friendly staff, close to the airport and excellent price."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026

Best Western El Sitio Hotel

175 Mts - West Of Main Entrance Liberia Guanacaste

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$123 nightly

$139 total

Jul 13 - Jul 14

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 ...

8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)

"I stayed at the hotel from July 7th to July Here is my feedback. The entire staff from the front desk, to those who kept the surroundings clean and those who work in the restaurant are simply wonderful. Polite, respectful, helpful. I love the open concept of this hotel and the lovely and constant ..."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026

Laguna del Cocodrilo

Tamarindo Beach Tamarindo Guanacaste

$52 nightly

$59 total

Jul 13 - Jul 14

Total with taxes and fees

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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. ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (602 reviews)

"Clean room and pool"

Reviewed on Jul 12, 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! (52 reviews)

"Great place to stay. Rooms were clean and the pool was nice."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 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

$198 nightly

$213 total

Aug 1 - Aug 2

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 ...

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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. ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (602 reviews)

"Clean room and pool"

Reviewed on Jul 12, 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! (1,597 reviews)

"The property is very run down and is set to close in August for a full renovation and it shows. If you are looking for a place to stay full time for a week this likely isn’t the place for you however if you are looking for a place that you are just stopping through along your journey it will likely ..."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2026

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

Playa Conchal S/N Cabo Velas Guanacaste

$707 nightly

$799 total

Jul 13 - Jul 14

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! (1,013 reviews)

"Amazing would go back! Property was beautiful wildlife everywhere and housekeeping was amazing! Food and all inclusive was icing was a great vacation!"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026

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Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

Ruta 21 frente Condominio Solarium Liberia Guanacaste

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$130 nightly

$147 total

Aug 4 - Aug 5

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Liberia. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,662 reviews)

"Greta place"

Reviewed on Jul 12, 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 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. ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (602 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

"Clean room and pool"

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2026

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Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort

Tamarindo Beach Tamarindo Guanacaste

$235 nightly

$266 total

Aug 2 - Aug 3

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. ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,036 reviews)

"The resort is beautiful, especially on the ocean side of the street. The pool at the other side is large with a swim-up bar and very pleasant. Front desk and site personnel were great. Concierge not so much. I could tell they just book with the companies they have an agreement with, without any concern ..."

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026

CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive

Papagayo Gulf, Panama Beach Sardinal Guanacaste

$380 nightly

$429 total

Jul 13 - Jul 14

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! (1,011 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

"Place was beautiful, stayed in a private house. The AC in the room was perfect. Bartender in the main bar was incredible. Didn’t like the pool bars closing at 5pm and wished they had activities that had people in the hotel get together. But everything was perfect."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026

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Playa Matapalo- Sardinal Sardinal Guanacaste

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8/10 Very Good! (1,597 reviews)

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

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Reviewed on Jul 12, 2026

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Which airlines fly to Guanacaste?

With 24 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

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This week, prices hovered between $302 and $1,220 for a return fare to Guanacaste. Fares one-way originating from San José (SJO) sank to a low $157 over the same time period.

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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?

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

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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.

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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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