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The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $216 and $81 for one-way flights to Alajuela for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
ATLSan JoséApril 26 to May 8$296
MIASan JoséApril 14 to April 18$304
BOSSan JoséApril 12 to April 16$315
LGASan JoséMay 7 to May 10$323
JFKSan JoséApril 18 to April 27$324
EWRSan JoséApril 25 to May 2$327
SFOSan JoséMay 24 to May 31$349
DENSan JoséApril 10 to April 24$375
YULSan JoséJune 15 to June 19$382
LAXSan JoséMay 23 to May 29$397
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
ATLSan JoséApril 3 to April 8$406
BOSSan JoséApril 4 to April 9$433
MIASan JoséApril 3 to April 22$525
DENSan JoséApril 3 to April 5$526
EWRSan JoséApril 4 to April 9$546
EWRSan JoséApril 4 to April 9$546
JFKSan JoséApril 3 to April 5$560
YULSan JoséApril 4 to April 18$634
LAXSan JoséApril 3 to April 5$665
SFOSan JoséApril 5 to April 14$695
*Prices include taxes and fees

Alajuela Flight Information

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Alajuela
Lowest Price
$216
Number of Airlines Serving
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Amazing Alajuela Accommodation Deals

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
Alajuela, 2nd. Av., 1st. Street Alajuela Alajuela
$96 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$109 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (726 reviews)
Ask for a room at the back of the property away from the street. The hotel doesn’t have a shuttle service. They provide a taxi for you and they cover the cost to or from the airport… Not both. There are plenty of restaurants within walking distance of the hotel. Convenient location and good value ...

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

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Hotel Santamaria

Hotel Santamaria

2.5 out of 5
St. 2 and Ave. 4 Alajuela Alajuela
Stay at this B&B in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Juan Santamaría Park and Central Park are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (103 reviews)
Nice hotel close in downtown, close to the shops, restaurants, market, bus terminals (Wagon, TUASA). Daniel is a good host.

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2018

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Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo

Hotel Catedral Casa Cornejo

3 out of 5
Ave 1, Calle 1 Alajuela alajuela
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Central Park and Juan ...
7/10 Good! (217 reviews)
I liked the view of the Cathedral and the psrk beyond ...

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2019

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Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Plaza Los Mangos Rio Segundo Alajuela
$161 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Apr 15 to Apr 16
$182 total
Apr 15 - Apr 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
The Courtyard Marriott provided everything we needed for a brief one-night stay. The room was clean and comfortable, and the shuttle to the airport arrived promptly and got us to the airport on time.

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

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Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Plaza Los Mangos Rio Segundo Alajuela
$161 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Apr 15 to Apr 16
$182 total
Apr 15 - Apr 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
The Courtyard Marriott provided everything we needed for a brief one-night stay. The room was clean and comfortable, and the shuttle to the airport arrived promptly and got us to the airport on time.

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

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Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
$152 nightly
The price is $172 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$172 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,447 reviews)
A great option as your coming/going from the airport. Close to car rentals and 24/7 shuttle were super helpful. Great to have breakfast included -- it was tasty and well prepared.

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

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Brillasol Airport Hotel

Brillasol Airport Hotel

3.5 out of 5
4 km West of the International Airport San Antonio Alajuela
$88 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$100 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (663 reviews)
This is a great airport hotel. Great value and nice staff. The only issue was that there were a lot of bugs in the room that we had to kill when first got there.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

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Buena Vista Chic Hotel

Buena Vista Chic Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Road 130, 9 kms north from the airport San Isidro Alajuela
$156 nightly
The price is $177 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$177 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Isidro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (621 reviews)
The king size bed was so heavenly! The room was spacious and clean. I didn't like the smell of the soaps and shampoos provided, but I had my own anyway. There is no countertop space in the bathroom but that wasn't much of an issue. We didn't get to explore the hotel much, but it was a nice stay. ...

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

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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.

Luxury Hotels in Alajuela

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
Alajuela, 2nd. Av., 1st. Street Alajuela Alajuela
$96 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$109 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (726 reviews)
Ask for a room at the back of the property away from the street. The hotel doesn’t have a shuttle service. They provide a taxi for you and they cover the cost to or from the airport… Not both. There are plenty of restaurants within walking distance of the hotel. Convenient location and good value ...

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

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Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Plaza Los Mangos Rio Segundo Alajuela
$161 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Apr 15 to Apr 16
$182 total
Apr 15 - Apr 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
The Courtyard Marriott provided everything we needed for a brief one-night stay. The room was clean and comfortable, and the shuttle to the airport arrived promptly and got us to the airport on time.

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

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Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd Rio Segundo
$152 nightly
The price is $172 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$172 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,447 reviews)
A great option as your coming/going from the airport. Close to car rentals and 24/7 shuttle were super helpful. Great to have breakfast included -- it was tasty and well prepared.

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

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Buena Vista Chic Hotel

Buena Vista Chic Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Road 130, 9 kms north from the airport San Isidro Alajuela
$156 nightly
The price is $177 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$177 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Isidro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (621 reviews)
The king size bed was so heavenly! The room was spacious and clean. I didn't like the smell of the soaps and shampoos provided, but I had my own anyway. There is no countertop space in the bathroom but that wasn't much of an issue. We didn't get to explore the hotel much, but it was a nice stay. ...

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

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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 Alajuela

Hotel Robledal
Great for families

Hotel Robledal

3 out of 5
400mts Oeste De La Iglesia de El Roble San Antonio Alajuela
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (410 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, babysitting, free breakfast for the whole family, free airport shuttle

Travelers say...
Friendly and very comfortable. Lots of birds to view.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2024

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Trapp Family Country Inn

Trapp Family Country Inn

3 out of 5
400m west of soccer field San Antonio Alajuela
$105 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
$119 total
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this inn in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (701 reviews)
Helpful staff, delicious food, and comfortable room. No refrigerator in the room, but they provided ice buckets upon request. Very close to the airport

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

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Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
Alajuela, 2nd. Av., 1st. Street Alajuela Alajuela
$96 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$109 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (726 reviews)
Ask for a room at the back of the property away from the street. The hotel doesn’t have a shuttle service. They provide a taxi for you and they cover the cost to or from the airport… Not both. There are plenty of restaurants within walking distance of the hotel. Convenient location and good value ...

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

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Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Plaza Los Mangos Rio Segundo Alajuela
$161 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Apr 15 to Apr 16
$182 total
Apr 15 - Apr 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
The Courtyard Marriott provided everything we needed for a brief one-night stay. The room was clean and comfortable, and the shuttle to the airport arrived promptly and got us to the airport on time.

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

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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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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Alajuela?
There are lots of airline companies that fly to Alajuela — 20 to be specific. Prominent ones include:

  • AVIANCA
  • Costa Rica Green Airways
  • Copa Airlines

What airport is best to fly into Alajuela?
Booking your getaway to Alajuela is effortless, as it has just one airport. You'll find Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport approximately 2 mi from the bustling downtown area.
Where to stay in Alajuela
With 379 wonderful properties in Alajuela, your options are many and varied. But don't wait around. The sooner you book, the sooner you can start counting down the days until your adventure!If you're after someplace luxurious to rest your head, slip between the plush sheets at the Asclepios Wellness and Spa. Alternatively, look into the Hotel Cortez Azul. It's an attractive choice if you're on a smaller budget.
Places to visit in Alajuela
Pick up some lovely gifts at City Mall. Want some more ideas? There's no better place to escape from the daily grind than Parque Juan Santamaría. Peruse a magazine, kick a ball around with the kids or simply enjoy the peace and quiet in this green urban oasis. And that's not all there is. A special tour of ARA Project, an animal sanctuary, is recommended for each and every adventurous visitor.
How to get through airport security fast when traveling to Alajuela
Make your trip to Alajuela that little bit easier by following these helpful security tips:

  • Security personnel will expect to see your travel ID and boarding pass upon arrival. Tuck them away in a convenient place, so they're ready for inspection.
  • Remove your belt and shoes before approaching the airport security checkpoint. Items such as these are not permitted to pass through the body scanner.
  • All laptops need to be taken out of their protective cases and placed in a tray before going through the X-ray machine.
  • Traveling with your favorite cologne or perfume? As long as it contains no more than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and it's stored in a clear resealable plastic bag, you can keep it with you in your carry-on luggage.
  • Safety boots and other cumbersome shoes tend to be X-rayed by security personnel. We suggest wearing simple sneakers instead.
  • Multi-tools and corkscrews are not permitted on board the plane. Put them in your checked luggage to avoid leaving them at the security checkpoint.

Flights To Alajuela

As you fly into Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and look out the plane's window, the city of Alajuela, Costa Rica, might appear unremarkable. But in many ways it represents the true spirit of Costa Rica. It's a town filled with friendly locals that are steeped in the country's culture. The streets are often congested as farmers bring their fresh produce to town to sell, and you can haggle at the various markets over fresh veggies, fruits, and clothing. After your arms are loaded with local goodies, you can retreat to one of the many family-owned cafes that line the streets for a mouth-watering regional meal.

Transportation from SJO

Flights to Alajuela can be long, so the first thing you will want to do is check into a hotel. Most hotels close to Juan Santamaria International offer free airport transfers to and from the airport to the hotel. If you want to travel into the heart of Alajuela, the Easy Ride Airport Super Shuttle service can take you from the airport to Alajuela. The shuttle service will transport you directly to your hotel or destination. The Taxis Unidos is the airport's official taxi service, and runs 24-hours per day. You can hire one of the taxis to transport you by visiting their office at the International Departures area in the airport. At the car rental area, you can also rent autos and four-wheel drive vehicles. One block from the terminal exit are several bus stops where you can purchase a ticket to catch a bus into downtown Alajuela or to other Costa Rica destinations.

Explore Alajuela

Alajuela is an ideal place to grab a comfortable, clean hotel room and use it as your home base to explore the rugged countryside of northern Costa Rica. Take a few moments to peruse Alajuela flights and hotels to find the best deal on airfare and make your dream Costa Rican vacation a reality. With Travelocity, you can book Alajuela vacation packages at affordable prices; save up to $537 when you book a hotel and flight at the same time. Cheap flights to Alajuela have never been more affordable.

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.