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Cheap flights to Guanacaste from $122 One Way, $297 Round Trip

$297 return flights and $122 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.

Sat, Nov 28 - Fri, Dec 4

JFK

New York

LIR

Liberia

$297

Roundtrip

found 8 hours ago

Fri, Jan 29 - Sat, Feb 6

EWR

New York

LIR

Liberia

$301

Roundtrip

found 8 hours ago

Sat, Nov 28 - Fri, Dec 4

JFK

New York

LIR

Liberia

$305

Roundtrip

found 8 hours ago

Sat, Nov 28 - Fri, Dec 4

JFK

New York

LIR

Liberia

$308

Roundtrip

found 8 hours ago

Sat, Nov 28 - Fri, Dec 4

JFK

New York

LIR

Liberia

$309

Roundtrip

found 8 hours ago

Fri, Jan 29 - Sat, Feb 6

EWR

New York

LIR

Liberia

$311

Roundtrip

found 8 hours ago

Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 27

SJO

San José

ACO

Cóbano

$316

Roundtrip

found 19 hours ago

Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 13

SJO

San José

ACO

Cóbano

$320

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Fri, Oct 23 - Tue, Oct 27

SJO

San José

ACO

Cóbano

$322

Roundtrip

found 18 hours ago

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25

SJO

San José

ACO

Cóbano

$323

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 27

SJO

San José

ACO

Cóbano

$329

Roundtrip

found 19 hours ago

Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 13

SJO

San José

ACO

Cóbano

$333

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
EWR	Liberia	October 11 to October 17	$440
EWR	Liberia	October 11 to October 17	$440
LAX	Liberia	October 10 to October 15	$624
JFK	Liberia	October 11 to October 14	$857
ORD	Liberia	October 10 to October 15	$1,165
YYZ	Liberia	October 11 to October 18	$1,324
MSP	Liberia	October 11 to October 18	$1,539
BOS	Liberia	October 10 to October 12	$1,806

*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

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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 (290 reviews)

"Plenty of parking Quiet A drinking glass and a coffee machine would be nice to have given there are no restaurants in the area. Nice to have a ice machine on the premises."

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2026

Best Western El Sitio Hotel

175 Mts - West Of Main Entrance Liberia Guanacaste

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$117 nightly

$132 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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 ...

Laguna del Cocodrilo

Tamarindo Beach Tamarindo Guanacaste

$54 nightly

$61 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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

Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Ocotal ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (971 reviews)

"It was missing quiet a few amenities/services that are offered at other RIU locations."

Reviewed on Oct 8, 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! (54 reviews)

"The Home was beutiful"

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2026

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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 Ocotal Beach are located ...

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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

Oct 9 - Oct 10

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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CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive

Papagayo Gulf, Panama Beach Sardinal Guanacaste

$349 nightly

$394 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this beach hotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

"Staff was nice and helpful, and the resort is right on the beach which was nice. 2 pools with swim up bars but they close at 5. The buffet food is not very good. They also don’t really stock your mini bar in the room. Only a couple beers water and coke. Nothing else. Overall I enjoyed Costa Rica ..."

Reviewed on Oct 6, 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.

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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Sardinal de Carrillo Sardinal Guanacaste

Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Ocotal ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (971 reviews)

"It was missing quiet a few amenities/services that are offered at other RIU locations."

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2026

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

Playa Conchal S/N Cabo Velas Guanacaste

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$477 nightly

$539 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Total with taxes and fees

Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Conchal Beach and Flamingo ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

"It was a beautiful resort. The amenities were amazing. beautiful beach. Really enjoyed the pool area with the pool restaurant. Everyone was extremely friendly & helpful. Really enjoyed all the restaurants."

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2026

Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

Ruta 21 frente Condominio Solarium Liberia Guanacaste

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$128 nightly

$144 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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! (1,787 reviews)

"Perfect location for travelling the next morning. Clean, spacious and very quiet. Wonderful pool area and morning breakfast."

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2026

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Margaritaville Beach Resort Playa Flamingo

Flamingo Beach Cabo Velas Guanacaste

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$177 nightly

$200 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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. ...

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Family Friendly Hotels in Guanacaste

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Sardinal de Carrillo Sardinal Guanacaste

Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Ocotal ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (971 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

"It was missing quiet a few amenities/services that are offered at other RIU locations."

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2026

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Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort

Tamarindo Beach Tamarindo Guanacaste

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$211 nightly

$239 total

Nov 7 - Nov 8

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! (1,111 reviews)

"Wonderful service and property"

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2026

CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive

Papagayo Gulf, Panama Beach Sardinal Guanacaste

$349 nightly

$394 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this beach hotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 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...

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2026

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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Playa Matapalo- Sardinal Sardinal Guanacaste

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

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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

What is the best airport to fly to in Guanacaste?

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How much is a flight to Guanacaste?

This week, prices hovered between $297 and $1,806 for a return fare to Guanacaste. Fares one-way originating from New York (EWR) sank to a low $122 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?

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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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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.
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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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