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The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $141 and $54 for one-way flights to Alajuela for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BWISan JoséApril 22 to May 8$214
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
BWISan JoséApril 5 to April 18$272
*Prices include taxes and fees

Alajuela Flight Information

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Lowest Price
$141
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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, Del Teatro Municipal 200 m. al Este, Alajuela, Alajuela
The price is $75 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$75
per night
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Juan Santamaría Park and Alajuela Cathedral are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (524 reviews)
Great value!
"Super helpful staff couldn't have asked for better! Pretty quiet too considering the city location. Not super fancy but totally adequate and very well kept for the price. Good restaurants within short walking distance as well."

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2024

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
Hotel Aeropuerto

Hotel Aeropuerto

3 out of 5
4 km west of SJO International Airport, San Antonio, Alajuela
The price is $110 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$110
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2024

Hotel Aeropuerto
Hotel Eskalima

Hotel Eskalima

2.5 out of 5
Avenida 3ra, Calles 10 y 12, 50m East from Pizza Hut calle ancha, Alajuela, Alajuela
Stay at this hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Central Market Alajuela and Juan Santamaria Historical ...
7.4/10 Good! (80 reviews)
"The people there are very sweet very honest the parking is very private close door all the way. Many places to eat around walking distance 2 or 3 minutes away"

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2018

Hotel Eskalima
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Hotel Santamaria

Hotel Santamaria

2.5 out of 5
St. 2 and Ave. 4, 50 mts West from Banco Popular, 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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (100 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

Hotel Santamaria
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.

Our Top Alajuela with Airport Shuttles

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Plaza Los Mangos, Radial Francisco J Orlich, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
The price is $148 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$148
per night
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Convenient as it’s close to the airport. Rooms are cLean, pleasant staff and good breakfast."

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2024

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd, Rio Segundo
The price is $143 per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
$143
per night
Apr 10 - Apr 11
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,050 reviews)
"Very clean and secire"

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Brillasol Airport Hotel

Brillasol Airport Hotel

3.5 out of 5
4 km West of the International Airport, Juan Santamaria, San Antonio, Alajuela
The price is $79 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$79
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (536 reviews)
"The hotel staff was super friendly and gave us a magnet ornament as a keepsake. The breakfast was fresh and delicious, and we really enjoyed our stay. There was some plane noise from the airport. We would stay here again!"

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2024

Brillasol Airport Hotel
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Hotel Aeropuerto

Hotel Aeropuerto

3 out of 5
4 km west of SJO International Airport, San Antonio, Alajuela
The price is $110 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$110
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2024

Hotel Aeropuerto
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, Del Teatro Municipal 200 m. al Este, Alajuela, Alajuela
The price is $75 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$75
per night
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Juan Santamaría Park and Alajuela Cathedral are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (524 reviews)
Great value!
"Super helpful staff couldn't have asked for better! Pretty quiet too considering the city location. Not super fancy but totally adequate and very well kept for the price. Good restaurants within short walking distance as well."

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2024

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Plaza Los Mangos, Radial Francisco J Orlich, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
The price is $148 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$148
per night
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Convenient as it’s close to the airport. Rooms are cLean, pleasant staff and good breakfast."

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2024

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd, Rio Segundo
The price is $143 per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
$143
per night
Apr 10 - Apr 11
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,050 reviews)
"Very clean and secire"

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
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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, toward Poas Volcano, San Isidro, Alajuela
The price is $141 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
$141
per night
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Isidro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (431 reviews)
Great view of the city
"Wonderful view overlooking the city. Nice and cool above the city. Great pool. Very friendly staff."

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2024

Buena Vista Chic Hotel
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

Trapp Family Country Inn
Great for families

Trapp Family Country Inn

3 out of 5
400m west of soccer field, San Antonio del Tejar, San Antonio, Alajuela
The price is $101 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$101
per night
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Stay at this 3-star inn in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (650 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, laundry

Travelers say...
"Staff was very helpful even though we arrived late."

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2024

Trapp Family Country Inn
Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
Great for families

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
Alajuela, 2nd. Av., 1st. Street, Del Teatro Municipal 200 m. al Este, Alajuela, Alajuela
The price is $75 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$75
per night
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Juan Santamaría Park and Alajuela Cathedral are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (524 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, babysitting, free breakfast for the whole family, laundry

Great value!
"Super helpful staff couldn't have asked for better! Pretty quiet too considering the city location. Not super fancy but totally adequate and very well kept for the price. Good restaurants within short walking distance as well."

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2024

Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Great for families

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela

3.5 out of 5
Plaza Los Mangos, Radial Francisco J Orlich, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
The price is $148 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$148
per night
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, extra beds/cribs, free airport shuttle, laundry

Travelers say...
"Convenient as it’s close to the airport. Rooms are cLean, pleasant staff and good breakfast."

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2024

Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
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Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Great for families

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
Hwy 1 Airport Blvd, Rio Segundo
The price is $143 per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
$143
per night
Apr 10 - Apr 11
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,050 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, extra beds/cribs, free breakfast for the whole family, free airport shuttle

Travelers say...
"Very clean and secire"

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024

Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
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.

Best Alajuela Flight and Hotel Packages

Alajuela flight + hotel packages - economy flights

Casa Lamia
SKY PENTHOUSES 3BR 3,5 BTH - 6BR 5,5BTH at OCEANO
Shana by the Beach Manuel Antonio
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Alajuela flight + hotel packages - business class flights

DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari - San Jose Costa Rica
Hampton by Hilton San Jose Airport
Crowne Plaza San Jose La Sabana, an IHG Hotel
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Alajuela flight + hotel packages - first class flights

Punta Islita, Autograph Collection
Hotelito Dos Hijas
La Mansion Inn Arenal
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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.

How to find cheap flights

What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?

Airfares offered on Friday tend to be the cheapest, according to flight demand on Travelocity.ca in 2021. Purchasing your airfares on a Thursday or Saturday can also provide better value, however our advice if you’re looking to save money is to avoid booking on a Wednesday or Sunday. Our data shows that those two days have the highest ticket values on average, so keep this in mind if you’re browsing flight deals.

 

What are the cheapest days to fly?

Frequent travellers may already know this, earlier in the week is often the cheapest time to fly. Flights departing on a Monday are the cheapest of the week. Since flights towards the middle of the week tend to be more popular, this causes the prices to rise. This is why, on average, airfares booked on Travelocity.ca in 2021 were most expensive for Wednesday departures.

 

How far in advance can you book a flight?

Here’s the deal: It is typically possible to start comparing international airfares on Travelocity.ca up to 12 months in advance. However, it does depend on the carrier as not all airlines release their prices that far out. According to our 2021 flight demand trends, last minute planners can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 2-4 weeks prior to their travel dates.

*According to flight demand on Travelocity.ca from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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.