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The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $150 and $59 for one-way flights to Alajuela for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
MIASan JoséFebruary 21 to February 28$162
EWRSan JoséFebruary 21 to February 27$223
EWRSan JoséFebruary 21 to February 27$223
ATLSan JoséFebruary 18 to February 24$228
JFKSan JoséJanuary 26 to February 4$241
BOSSan JoséJanuary 28 to February 2$256
LAXSan JoséMarch 2 to March 16$268
DENSan JoséFebruary 27 to March 7$297
YULSan JoséJanuary 19 to February 2$312
SFOSan JoséFebruary 27 to March 4$334
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
MIASan JoséJanuary 16 to January 25$248
JFKSan JoséJanuary 17 to January 25$302
JFKSan JoséJanuary 17 to January 25$302
YULSan JoséJanuary 16 to February 4$321
EWRSan JoséJanuary 17 to January 29$361
DENSan JoséJanuary 17 to January 26$369
LAXSan JoséJanuary 17 to January 21$394
BOSSan JoséJanuary 16 to January 17$398
ATLSan JoséJanuary 18 to January 23$438
SFOSan JoséJanuary 18 to February 2$447
*Prices include taxes and fees

Alajuela Flight Information

Traveling to
Alajuela
Lowest Price
$150
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines Serving
Volaris Costa Rica
Number of Daily Flights
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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
$79 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Jan 14 to Jan 15
$90 total
Jan 14 - Jan 15
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! (704 reviews)
The staff were friendly and very helpful, the breakfast was delicious (and the hours were convenient!), the property was clean and safe, the pool was small but very nice with lots of seating options. The location was also perfect, close to the airport but not noisy and very convenient with lots of ...

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

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Hotel Aeropuerto

Hotel Aeropuerto

3 out of 5
4 km west of SJO International Airport San Antonio Alajuela
$111 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Jan 15 to Jan 16
$125 total
Jan 15 - Jan 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Solid continental breakfast, nice pool and hotel grounds. Felt safe on hotel grounds but it was in a sketchy industrial neighborhood. Rooms were comfortable but dated. Bathtub clogged up and wouldn’t drain.

Reviewed on Jan 5, 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 ...
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 ...
I liked the view of the Cathedral and the psrk beyond ...

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2019

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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.

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 Rio Segundo Alajuela
$166 nightly
The price is $187 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$187 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,018 reviews)
This was our 6th time staying at this particular Courtyard. The cleanliness and service has always been great.

Reviewed on Jan 2, 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
$136 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
$154 total
Jan 28 - Jan 29
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,460 reviews)
Very close to the airport but that also means the air plane takeoffs are very load.

Reviewed on Jan 6, 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
$93 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
$106 total
Jan 22 - Jan 23
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! (646 reviews)
Staff is friendly and hotel is as described!

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

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Hotel Aeropuerto

Hotel Aeropuerto

3 out of 5
4 km west of SJO International Airport San Antonio Alajuela
$111 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Jan 15 to Jan 16
$125 total
Jan 15 - Jan 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Solid continental breakfast, nice pool and hotel grounds. Felt safe on hotel grounds but it was in a sketchy industrial neighborhood. Rooms were comfortable but dated. Bathtub clogged up and wouldn’t drain.

Reviewed on Jan 5, 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
$79 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Jan 14 to Jan 15
$90 total
Jan 14 - Jan 15
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! (704 reviews)
The staff were friendly and very helpful, the breakfast was delicious (and the hours were convenient!), the property was clean and safe, the pool was small but very nice with lots of seating options. The location was also perfect, close to the airport but not noisy and very convenient with lots of ...

Reviewed on Jan 2, 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
$166 nightly
The price is $187 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$187 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,018 reviews)
This was our 6th time staying at this particular Courtyard. The cleanliness and service has always been great.

Reviewed on Jan 2, 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
$136 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
$154 total
Jan 28 - Jan 29
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,460 reviews)
Very close to the airport but that also means the air plane takeoffs are very load.

Reviewed on Jan 6, 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
$143 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Feb 2 to Feb 3
$162 total
Feb 2 - Feb 3
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (600 reviews)
Only 30 min from the airport, up in the coffee covered hills above the very vibrant Alajuela neighborhood, is the best, not too expensive hotel in San Jose. Wonderful staff, beautiful grounds and gardens, nice food and a very relaxing setting. We really enjoy spending our last night, after puddle ...

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

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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
$136 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Jan 10 to Jan 11
$154 total
Jan 10 - Jan 11
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (691 reviews)
Clean and quaint. Sweet people. Worth the price and convenience!

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

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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
$79 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Jan 14 to Jan 15
$90 total
Jan 14 - Jan 15
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! (704 reviews)
The staff were friendly and very helpful, the breakfast was delicious (and the hours were convenient!), the property was clean and safe, the pool was small but very nice with lots of seating options. The location was also perfect, close to the airport but not noisy and very convenient with lots of ...

Reviewed on Jan 2, 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
$166 nightly
The price is $187 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$187 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,018 reviews)
This was our 6th time staying at this particular Courtyard. The cleanliness and service has always been great.

Reviewed on Jan 2, 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.

Best Alajuela Flight and Hotel Packages

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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.