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Cheap Flights to Playa Grande from $102 One Way, $218 Round Trip

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

Wed, Feb 25 - Thu, Feb 26
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$218 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$218
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 25 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Feb 26, priced at $218 found 1 day ago
Wed, Feb 25 - Thu, Feb 26
LGA
LaGuardia
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$221 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$221
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 25 from LaGuardia to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu, Feb 26, priced at $221 found 1 day ago
Mon, Jan 19 - Sun, Jan 25
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$232 Roundtrip, just found
$232
Roundtrip
just found
Select avianca flight, departing Mon, Jan 19 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun, Jan 25, priced at $232 just found
Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$235 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$235
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 13 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue, Jan 20, priced at $235 found 5 days ago
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
LGA
LaGuardia
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$239 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$239
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Mar 4 from LaGuardia to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Wed, Mar 11, priced at $239 found 4 days ago
Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 16
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$239 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$239
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 9 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Mon, Feb 16, priced at $239 found 4 days ago
Mon, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 6
LGA
LaGuardia
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$240 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$240
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Feb 2 from LaGuardia to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Feb 6, priced at $240 found 6 days ago
Thu, Sep 3 - Fri, Sep 4
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$248 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$248
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Volaris El Salvador flight, departing Thu, Sep 3 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri, Sep 4, priced at $248 found 6 days ago
Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 8
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
$249 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$249
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Volaris Costa Rica flight, departing Sun, Aug 30 from Los Angeles Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Tue, Sep 8, priced at $249 found 6 days ago
Mon, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 13
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
$260 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$260
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Mon, Feb 2 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Fri, Feb 13, priced at $260 found 1 day ago

Playa Grande Flight Information

Traveling To
Playa Grande
Destination Airport IATA Code
SJO
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines
American Airlines, avianca, Volaris El Salvador, Volaris Costa Rica, Spirit Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways
Flight Price
$218
Earliest Departing Flight
Latest Departing Flight

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Playa Grande economy flight packages

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Las Marias Monteverde Cottages & Gardens
4.0-star property

Las Marias Monteverde Cottages & Gardens

Feb 15 - Feb 21

6 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to San José (SJO)

Spirit Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $1,123, price is now $589 per person
$589
per person
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Monte Carlo Luxury Condominiums
3.5-star property

Monte Carlo Luxury Condominiums

Feb 12 - Feb 16

4 night stay

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

Air Canada • Non-stop • Coach

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

American Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $1,315, price is now $737 per person
$737
per person
found 1 day ago
Villa Roca Boutique Resort & Suites-ADULT ONLY
3.5-star property

Villa Roca Boutique Resort & Suites-ADULT ONLY

Feb 11 - Feb 16

5 night stay

New York (JFK) to San José (SJO)

Copa • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $1,558, price is now $902 per person
$902
per person
found 1 day ago
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The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal
5.0-star property

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal

9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)

Feb 10 - Feb 15

5 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to San José (SJO)

Avianca • Non-stop roundtrip • BusinessClass
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Price was $4,520, price is now $3,128 per person
$3,128
per person
found 1 day ago
Beautiful property! Large rooms, wonderful staff and lots to do. The pools were great and club rio rafting was a blast. Highly recommend!

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

Hotel Aguas Claras Member of the Cayuga Collection
4.5-star property

Hotel Aguas Claras Member of the Cayuga Collection

9.8/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)

Feb 10 - Feb 15

5 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to San José (SJO)

Avianca • Non-stop roundtrip • BusinessClass
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Price was $5,064, price is now $3,421 per person
$3,421
per person
found 1 day ago
Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Member of the Cayuga Collection
4.5-star property

Arenas Del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Member of the Cayuga Collection

9.8/10 Exceptional! (314 reviews)

Feb 10 - Feb 15

5 night stay

Dallas (DFW) to San José (SJO)

Avianca • Non-stop roundtrip • BusinessClass
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Price was $7,036, price is now $4,790 per person
$4,790
per person
found 1 day ago
Gorgeous location, and amazing service! We had a bit of an issue in the beginning, but the stall was amazing and VERY quickly helped us resolve the situation and upgraded us to the best suite in the hotel. Overall, Highly recommend!

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Playa Grande?
With 20 airlines to take your pick of, finding the right flight to suit your budget and travel dates will be easy. Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) is the gateway to Playa Grande and where you're likely to be disembarking. These leading international airlines will take you there:

  • American Airlines - 36 flights to Playa Grande per month
  • United Airlines - 17 flights to Playa Grande per month
  • Delta - 16 flights to Playa Grande per month

What is the best airport to fly to in Playa Grande?
Be on the lookout for a cheap fare to Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR). It's the main airport servicing this city and is situated around 30 miles northeast of the center. Once you've grabbed your bags, it won't be long before you're ticking off the sights and sounds of Playa Grande.
How much is a flight to Playa Grande?
Lots of fantastic deals were up for grabs this week, with return flights to Playa Grande fluctuating between $218 and $260. But it was jet-setters flying in from New York (LGA) who snapped up the really big bargains. One-way tickets to Playa Grande started at a low $102.
How to book the cheapest flight to Playa Grande?
Landing cheap flights to Playa Grande is as simple as booking with Orbitz. But if you want to make sure you're nabbing the best flight deals around, here are some tips to follow:

  • Departing from or arriving at other airports may work out cheaper. Type in your preferred departure and arrival airports. Next, click on the 'Nearby airports' function below to see your options.
  • Similarly, click on the 'Show flexible dates' option to view the airfares on days around your selected departure. You may be able to score cheaper flight deals if you're flexible with your plans.
  • To filter your results, click on 'Show options.' You can search based on seating class, airlines, and nonstop and refundable flights. You can also choose your preferred departure and arrival times under 'Sort & Filter' to the left.
  • Reserve your fare as soon as you've decided on your travel dates. While it does happen now and then, flights rarely fall in price as your departure date gets closer.
  • Make greater savings on your trip by combining your hotel, flights and car rental into an Orbitz package deal. Your bank account will thank you.
  • Flying during busier seasons often means higher airfares. If possible, plan your trip outside of popular periods, such as school breaks, Thanksgiving and Easter.

How long is a flight to Playa Grande?
Depending on where you take off from, your flight to Playa Grande could be long or short. Below are the average flight times for three of the most popular domestic routes:

  • 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 Playa Grande?
Book your tickets to Playa Grande in January. This is the perfect time of the year for low prices, closely followed by February and August. Pick up cheap flights and make your dream journey a reality with Orbitz.
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Playa Grande?
Make a booking on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday. Typically, these are the cheapest days of the week to purchase seats to Playa Grande. The getaway of your dreams starts with a great flight deal!
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Playa Grande?
You can grab cheap flights to Playa Grande by taking off on a Monday, according to Orbitz data from 2020. Tuesday is the next cheapest day, while Saturday has the most expensive ticket prices. Whether you prefer to save money or fly out on whichever day is convenient, you'll always find a terrific deal with Orbitz.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Playa Grande?
If you have some wiggle room with your travel dates, think about jetting off sometime in August. Orbitz data shows that this is generally the best month to take a trip if you want cheap flights to Playa Grande. As you might expect, airfares get pricier in the busy month of June and flights book out quickly.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
Flexibility is important, that's why Orbitz lets you search for flights that won't hit you with a fee for any amendments. Fill out your departure and arrival points, then choose "Filter by flexible change policies." We'll show you all the options that include free cancellation within 24 hours of booking and no change fees.
What do I need for the flight to Playa Grande?
There is so much to sort out for any big journey, so it's good to get a little help along the way. Here's a handy checklist to ensure that you're organized for take off:

  • Travel documents such as visas and some identification are a must. To avoid any last-minute delays at check-in, make sure your booking is made with the exact name, gender and birth date as listed on your government-issued ID.
  • A properly packed carry-on bag is the key to flying in comfort. Given your flight to Playa Grande is no short hop, take enough snacks and things to keep you occupied. Something to read will help pass the time.
  • Both air conditioning and high altitudes can create a cold environment. No matter what the weather is in Playa Grande, bring a sweater along to keep nice and warm while on the plane.

How many direct flights are there to Playa Grande?
Currently, there are 28 direct flights every month to Playa Grande. When it comes to airlines that will fly you there, you're spoiled for choice. SANSA Regional, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines are some of the most popular. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Air Canada are some other reputable carriers with nonstop services.
How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Playa Grande?
Smart travelers know how to find first or business-class fares to Playa Grande that don't cost a packet. Take their lead with these useful tips:

  • Be flexible with your travel dates and hold out for huge sales on first or business-class airfares.
  • A lot of low-cost carriers have top-notch business-class seating without the pricey fees.
  • Make a bid for an upgrade. Some airlines hold online auctions that let you put down a price for a seat at the front of the plane. You can also try upgrading with points earned through a loyalty program.

How to get into Playa Grande from the airport?
If you prefer the convenience of having your own set of wheels, reserve a Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) car rental with one of the two outlets at Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR). Budget and Payless have a great selection to pick from. Once you've collected your wheels, the center of Playa Grande is around 30 miles to the southwest. Or, maybe you'd rather take a taxi into town and rent a car from the downtown area after you've explored the area on foot? Playa Grande car rentals always has a variety of good deals available.
What is the best time to go to Playa Grande?
Anytime is an awesome time to experience Playa Grande, but January, February and November are the busiest months. Like most of the Northern Hemisphere, the summer commences June 20. If you'd like to get around in a light T-shirt than a thick winter coat, this time of the year would suit you nicely. Expect average daytime highs of 85 ºF and nightly lows around 75 ºF.
Travel tips for Playa Grande

  • Slip on your comfy sneakers and tour this cool city on foot. There are loads of exciting attractions to take in, such as Las Baulas de Guanacaste National Marine Park and Grande Beach.
  • If you're on the lookout for an easy day trip, there are more sights waiting for you a quick drive from the hustle and bustle. Find out why Flamingo Beach and Conchal Beach are on the bucket lists of most Playa Grande visitors.
  • When the time comes to get out and see more of Guanacaste, arrange a car rental and travel in the direction of Liberia. Tronadora is another key city with loads to do and see.

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