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Cheap flights to Guanacaste from $166 One Way, $344 Round Trip

$344 return flights and $166 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, May 9 - Fri, May 15

JFK

New York

LIR

Liberia

$344

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Wed, May 27 - Wed, Jun 3

JFK

New York

LIR

Liberia

$361

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Fri, Jun 12 - Thu, Jun 18

EWR

New York

LIR

Liberia

$362

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Sat, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 13

EWR

New York

LIR

Liberia

$364

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found 6 hours ago

Thu, Jun 25 - Sun, Jun 28

EWR

New York

LIR

Liberia

$366

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Fri, May 8 - Mon, May 11

EWR

New York

LIR

Liberia

$372

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
MSP	Liberia	April 18 to April 23	$375
EWR	Liberia	April 17 to April 23	$382
EWR	Liberia	April 17 to April 23	$382
JFK	Liberia	April 17 to April 23	$382
LAX	Liberia	April 17 to April 22	$543
ORD	Liberia	April 19 to April 26	$627
YUL	Liberia	April 17 to April 24	$651
BOS	Liberia	April 19 to April 25	$741
YYZ	Liberia	April 19 to April 23	$782
YVR	Liberia	April 19 to April 26	$822

*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

$60 nightly

$68 total

May 7 - May 8

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 (285 reviews)

Noisy from highway if you have a room at front of building. Did not feel secure. Small rooms for 2 double sized beds. We barely fit with our luggage.

Reviewed on Apr 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

Apr 13 - Apr 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 ...

7.8/10 Good! (1,016 reviews)

This is a pretty good place to stay. The beds were very hard and uncomfortable but the hotel was clean. The breakfast was great! The biggest downside for us was that there wasn’t a shuttle to/from the airport so we spent around $45 getting that. They also charged us individually for an extra person ...

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

Laguna del Cocodrilo

Tamarindo Beach Tamarindo Guanacaste

$61 nightly

$69 total

May 1 - May 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 ...

8/10 Very Good! (253 reviews)

Location fantastic! But the small grassy area for guests had three lounge chairs two completely broken and side table broken. No drinking/water glasses in room and no coffee maker. Bathroom door didn’t quite close and not all outlets work. Hardly saw any staff they provided no information. Door locks ...

Reviewed on Mar 25, 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. ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (262 reviews)

We enjoyed going on an eco walk with David and Kat. The staff were great. I just found the entertainment was very minimal.

Reviewed on Apr 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.

9.4/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)

Everyone was very kind and accomodating . It us a beatiful place and tge pool was great.

Reviewed on Mar 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! (97 reviews)

Well stocked, strong air conditioning but Hot water turns off occasionally. Try to check before front office leaves. Tupperware, Saran Wrap, Tinfoil would have been handy. Laundry soap not supplied. Lots of steep uphill walking. Some outside furniture getting old. Sunsets behind hill around 5:30pm. ...

Reviewed on Apr 5, 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 1 - May 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 ...

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. ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (262 reviews)

We enjoyed going on an eco walk with David and Kat. The staff were great. I just found the entertainment was very minimal.

Reviewed on Apr 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! (1,488 reviews)

Pool was great, the hotel was old, needed reno's

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

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Wyndham Tamarindo

200m Al E Y 800m Al N Del Tamarindo Guanacaste

Fully refundable

$137 nightly

$155 total

May 3 - May 4

Total with taxes and fees

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

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)

Breakfast was good and plentiful, Bryan at the front desk had excellent service and answered every question we had. The pool offers great views and has a pretty sweet bar.

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

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Condovac la Costa

400 metros norte de la Iglesia Catolica Sardinal

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$184 nightly

$207 total

May 12 - May 13

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this beach resort in Sardinal. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

6.6/10 (1,009 reviews)

Our family of 6 stayed in the family suite for 3 nights. 2 double beds and a separate room with a king bed, 1 bathroom. The 1 bathroom was a little tricky especially in the morning and at shower time, but we made it work. Our only complaint for the room is no hot water for showers, but maybe this ...

Reviewed on Apr 12, 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. ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (262 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

We enjoyed going on an eco walk with David and Kat. The staff were great. I just found the entertainment was very minimal.

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

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Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort

Tamarindo Beach Tamarindo Guanacaste

$269 nightly

$304 total

Apr 18 - Apr 19

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)

Very safe, clean rooms, great location, friendly staff.

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive

Papagayo Gulf, Panama Beach Sardinal Guanacaste

$398 nightly

$450 total

May 1 - May 2

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! (1,009 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

The property was beautiful and well kept. The beach views are spectacular. The entire staff from the front desk, wait staff, bartenders, cleaning crew, were all so welcoming, helpful and truly nice people. The resort is very peaceful and not overcrowded. The food and drinks were great. Our room was ...

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

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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! (1,488 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

Pool was great, the hotel was old, needed reno's

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

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Which airlines fly to Guanacaste?

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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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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

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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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