Cheap flights To Alajuela (SJO) from $87

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Cheap Flights to Alajuela from $87 One Way, $212 Round Trip

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

Thu, Feb 25 - Mon, Mar 1
MCO
Orlando Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$212 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$212
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Volaris Costa Rica flight, departing Thu, Feb 25 from Orlando Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Mar 1, priced at $212 found 7 hours ago
Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Nov 19
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$316 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$316
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 27 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Nov 19, priced at $316 found 11 hours ago
Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 10
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$332 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$332
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Arajet flight, departing Tue, Nov 3 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Nov 10, priced at $332 found 10 hours ago
Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Oct 31
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$348 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$348
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Oct 27 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Oct 31, priced at $348 found 5 days ago
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$356 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$356
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Copa flight, departing Tue, Sep 1 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed, Sep 30, priced at $356 found 3 days ago
Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$366 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$366
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Sat, Sep 26 from O'Hare Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sat, Oct 3, priced at $366 found 7 hours ago
Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$367 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$367
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Nov 12 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Nov 19, priced at $367 found 1 day ago
Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25
MIA
Miami Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$369 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$369
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 23 from Miami Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Oct 25, priced at $369 found 1 day ago
Mon, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 7
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$376 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$376
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select avianca flight, departing Mon, Feb 1 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Feb 7, priced at $376 found 6 hours ago
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21
BOS
Logan Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$379 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$379
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Copa flight, departing Wed, Sep 16 from Logan Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon, Sep 21, priced at $379 found 18 hours ago

Alajuela Flight Information

Traveling To
Alajuela
Destination Airport IATA Code
SJO
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines
Volaris Costa Rica, American Airlines, Delta, Arajet, United, Southwest Airlines, Air Canada, Copa, avianca
Flight Price
$212
Earliest Departing Flight
Latest Departing Flight

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Alajuela economy flight packages

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
Ronny's Flat Manuel Antonio
3.0-star property

Ronny's Flat Manuel Antonio

Sep 12 - Sep 20

8 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

Avianca • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $1,377, price is now $729 per person
$729
per person
found 1 day ago
Cielo Lodge
3.0-star property

Cielo Lodge

Sep 12 - Sep 20

8 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

Avianca • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,877, price is now $1,428 per person
$1,428
per person
found 1 day ago
Pacuare Lodge by Böëna
4.5-star property

Pacuare Lodge by Böëna

Sep 17 - Sep 24

7 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to San José (SJO)

Delta • Coach

San José (SJO) to Atlanta (ATL)

Southwest Airlines • Coach
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Price was $5,371, price is now $3,273 per person
$3,273
per person
found 1 day ago
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Alajuela business class flight packages

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Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
4.0-star property

Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)

Sep 12 - Sep 20

8 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

JetBlue Airways • Non-stop • BusinessClass

San José (SJO) to New York (NYC)

Avianca • Non-stop • BusinessClass
Price was $2,252, price is now $1,532 per person
$1,532
per person
found 1 day ago
An excellent stay and highly recommended for those looking for place in the La Fortuna area

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

Tifakara by the Waterfall
4.5-star property

Tifakara by the Waterfall

9.4/10 Exceptional! (598 reviews)

Sep 12 - Sep 20

8 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

JetBlue Airways • Non-stop • BusinessClass

San José (SJO) to New York (NYC)

Avianca • Non-stop • BusinessClass
Price was $2,630, price is now $1,775 per person
$1,775
per person
found 1 day ago
Room was clean with beautiful views. Very helpful and friendly staff. They had good recommendations on stuff to do and where to go. Pool area was clean. Breakfast was delicious and they have a good variety of stuff to try. Would definitely recommend this as a place to stay!

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2026

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
5.0-star property

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)

Oct 4 - Oct 9

5 night stay

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

Copa • Non-stop roundtrip • BusinessClass
Price was $3,574, price is now $2,483 per person
$2,483
per person
found 1 day ago
Went with a family of 5. Room was bigger and nicer than expected. Service was absolutely fantastic. Felt like there were more pools than people and even frequent downpours couldn’t ruin how amazing this resort is.

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2026

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Alajuela first class flight packages

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Lapa Rios Lodge
4.5-star property

Lapa Rios Lodge

9.8/10 Exceptional! (28 reviews)

Sep 18 - Sep 21

3 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
Price was $2,669, price is now $2,190 per person
$2,190
per person
found 1 day ago
If you want to be right in the middle of nature and wildlife this is the place to go. Most of the resort is raised up into the treetops so you can be eye level with creatures you'd usually only see way above you from the ground. The included hikes and birdwatching were wonderful with very knowledgeable and passionate guides. We also arranged a day trip to Corcovado by boat through the lodge in advance, seems pricey at first but was well worth it. Over the course of a week we saw sloths (lodge & Corcovado), monkeys (everywhere), tapirs (Corcovado), ant eaters (lodge and Corcovado), coatis (lodge), frogs and lizards (lodge) and so many different birds (everywhere). We chose a forest bungalow room which is just screened in from the outside. I was a bit worried the lack of AC might make it too hot to sleep, but at the end of April the fans in the room were enough to keep us comfortable over night. No need for alarm clocks, the howler monkeys will get you up every day. Overall a fantastic nature focused lodge that combines the ability to relax with adventure.

Reviewed on May 4, 2026

Pacuare Lodge by Böëna
4.5-star property

Pacuare Lodge by Böëna

10/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)

Sep 18 - Sep 21

3 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
Price was $3,050, price is now $2,318 per person
$2,318
per person
found 1 day ago
If you want ultimate rainforest luxury and top level service you should stay here. Not to be missed. Raft in and out via the Pacuare river and be completely enveloped by the forest and river in the middle of nowhere while having high level meals breakfast, lunch and dinner, incredible adventure programs like zip lining through the canopy and repelling down little waterfall. Seriously. 1000% The food was top tier. The service was thoughtful and personal. The staff is amazing. And they have great wifi. In the middle of nowhere. Deep jungle. The rafting is world class. I had a Linda vista villa and it was an absurd amount of space and privacy with a personal plunge pool. Come back from dinner and your lights are on, fan going and curtains drawn. Seriously, stay here. I'm coming back again someday.

Reviewed on May 27, 2026

Peace Lodge
4.5-star property

Peace Lodge

10/10 Exceptional! (554 reviews)

Sep 18 - Sep 21

3 night stay

New York (NYC) to San José (SJO)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
Price was $2,875, price is now $2,199 per person
$2,199
per person
found 1 day ago
Great

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2026

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Alajuela

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Alajuela?
You can choose from 20 airlines that fly in and out of Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO), the most popular airport in the city. Among all those options, you're sure to pick up an amazing deal. Here are a few of the most well-known international carriers that'll get you to Alajuela — and then discovering every corner of this city:

  • Copa Airlines - 124 flights to Alajuela per month
  • Avianca - 100 flights to Alajuela per month
  • Volaris Costa Rica - 70 flights to Alajuela per month

What is the best airport to fly to in Alajuela?
Be on the lookout for a cheap fare to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO). It's the city's main terminal and is situated roughly 2 miles southeast of the center. Once you've walked out of arrivals, it won't be long before you're discovering the wonders of Alajuela.
How much is a flight to Alajuela?
Return flights to Alajuela this past week ranged from $212 to $379. If you were traveling one-way out of Orlando (MCO), you could have snapped up fares from as low as $87.
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How long is a flight to Alajuela?
Where you take off from will largely determine how long it will take to fly to Alajuela. Three of the most common domestic routes and average flight times are below:

  • Tambor (TMU) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 27 minutes
  • Quepos (XQP) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 27 minutes
  • Puerto Jimenez (PJM) to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 50 minutes

What is the best time to book a flight to Alajuela?
Book in January, February or August for the best airfares to Alajuela. Once you've spotted a bargain, buy it — cheap flights tend to appear and then vanish in the blink of an eye.
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Alajuela?
You can get a great flight deal by making a booking on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday. Typically, these are the best days to score cheap seats to Alajuela.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Alajuela?
According to Orbitz data from 2020, Monday is generally the best day to score cheap flights to Alajuela. Tuesday also offers budget-friendly airfares, whereas Saturday has the highest ticket rates. Even though 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 Alajuela?
We won't keep you in suspense — based on Orbitz data, August is generally the most affordable month to fly. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway or just an escape from it all before the weather changes. Be aware that the least affordable time to fly is in the middle of summer, with airfares at their highest in June.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
Orbitz makes it a piece of cake to find airlines offering fare flexibility. Simply select "Filter by flexible change policies" when searching for your Alajuela flights and bada bing! You'll see options that include free cancellation within 24 hours of booking, no change fees and of course, the best price.
What do I need for the flight to Alajuela?
There is so much to plan for any big adventure, so it's nice to get a little bit of help along the way. Here are a few tips to make sure you're organized for departure:

  • Travel documents such as e-tickets and some identification will be required. To avoid any unnecessary delays when you check in, ensure that your booking is made with the exact name, birth date and gender as your government-issued ID.
  • A properly packed carry-on bag is the key to a great flight experience. Given your flight to Alajuela is no quick hop, take enough snacks and activities to keep you happy. Something to read or listen to is sure to help you pass the time.
  • Regardless what the season is at your destination, plane cabins (and airports) are often quite cold. Bring an extra layer on the flight with you to stay nice and warm.

How many direct flights are there to Alajuela?
With roughly 190 direct flights each month, you'll be flying straight into Alajuela and kicking off a new adventure in no time at all. Some of the carriers that journey nonstop to Alajuela include SANSA Regional, Costa Rica Green Airways and Copa Airlines. AVIANCA, Volaris Costa Rica and American Airlines are some other well-known options.
How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Alajuela?
If you think a first or business-class airfare is out of your price range, you may want to think again. Here are some tips to help you score a premium flight to Alajuela for a whole lot less:

  • Flexibility is everything. By being open to a variety of travel dates, you'll have better odds of landing a deal on business or first-class airfares.
  • Many budget airlines have terrific business-class seating that doesn't cost the earth.
  • Take advantage of your airline's loyalty program and upgrade your seat. You can also bid for an upgrade in an online auction if available.

How to get into Alajuela from the airport?
Driving is a good option. Alamo, Budget and Economy are three car rental companies located at Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO). After picking up a Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) car rental, you can drive straight from SJO airport to downtown Alajuela, about 2 miles to the northwest. Or, if you're planning to rent a car from the city center, check out our Alajuela car rentals.
What is the best time to go to Alajuela?
If you'd like to immerse yourself in the culture of Alajuela in the peak season, January, May and June are the best months to visit. June 20 signals the first day of summertime in the Northern Hemisphere and is a fantastic time to travel if you're hooked on the great outdoors. During this time of year, average daily temperatures usually range from 65 ºF to 75 ºF.

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