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Cheap flights to Guanacaste from $129 One Way, $283 Round Trip

$283 return flights and $129 one-way flights to Guanacaste were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
LGALiberiaAugust 8 to August 16$377
EWRLiberiaAugust 10 to August 14$421
JFKLiberiaAugust 9 to August 17$434
YYZLiberiaAugust 9 to August 14$443
BOSLiberiaAugust 10 to August 18$513
LAXLiberiaAugust 9 to August 14$526
YVRLiberiaAugust 9 to August 17$668
YULLiberiaAugust 10 to August 24$771
MSPLiberiaAugust 9 to August 26$800
*Prices include taxes and fees

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Hotel Santa Ana Liberia Airport

Hotel Santa Ana Liberia Airport

3 out of 5
2 Km East from International Airport, Liberia, Guanacaste
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$58 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$65 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Liberia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Galeria 1824 Gallery and Sabanero Statue are located ...
5.8/10 (245 reviews)
"Friendly staff, perfect for what we needed."

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2025

Hotel Santa Ana Liberia Airport
Best Western El Sitio Hotel & Casino

Best Western El Sitio Hotel & Casino

3 out of 5
175 Mts - West Of Main Entrance, Liberia, Guanacaste
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$111 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$125 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Liberia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Everything was just fine The buffet breakfast was great. The grounds are really beautiful. The room and shower were also very nice."

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

Best Western El Sitio Hotel & Casino
Laguna del Cocodrilo

Laguna del Cocodrilo

3 out of 5
Tamarindo Beach, Tamarindo, Guanacaste
$67 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$76 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Tamarindo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (233 reviews)
"Loved it. Definitely recommend it."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Laguna del Cocodrilo
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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Sardinal de Carrillo, Playa Matapalo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3.5-star beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,385 reviews)
"Great vacation- would go again! Need to switch up food menus a bit but otherwise great time!"

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
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 Guanacaste Apartment Hotels

AMAZING OCEAN VIEWS! "House in the Sky" Monte Paraiso

AMAZING OCEAN VIEWS! "House in the Sky" Monte Paraiso

Playa Hermosa
Stay at this vacation home in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
"We loved the house! The pool has amazing views and frequent drop ins of various wildlife. Great location to everywhere. Loved the house"

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2025

AMAZING OCEAN VIEWS! "House in the Sky" Monte Paraiso
Reserva Conchal Beach Resort, Golf & Spa

Reserva Conchal Beach Resort, Golf & Spa

5 out of 5
Playa Conchal, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste
Stay at this 5-star luxury condo in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Conchal Beach and Flamingo Beach ...
"Liked the Property but I was entertaining 3 Friends early for one night before our weeks Condo. stay, the bathroom tub was so discusting I have a picture, The worse was the phone line did not work and we were cut off from all communication. When a neighbor heard of the problem called from her cell, ..."

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2018

Reserva Conchal Beach Resort, Golf & Spa
Bahia Pez Vela Resort

Bahia Pez Vela Resort

3.5 out of 5
Playa del Coco, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Coco Beach and Playa Hermosa are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
"Beautiful beach with black sand. Perfect for swimming. Our villa was right on the beach gorgeous view of the sunsets every evening. Loved the wildlife around the hotel. The villa was spotless and very comfortable for our family of 6. The kitchen was fully stocked, had everything we needed. Would ..."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

Bahia Pez Vela Resort
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Ocean view and in heart of Playa Flamingo. Two blocks to two different beaches.

Ocean view and in heart of Playa Flamingo. Two blocks to two different beaches.

4 out of 5
Playa Flamingo
$181 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
$194 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach condo in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Flamingo Beach and Playa Potrero are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
Great host and awesome views!
"The condo is in great condition, had all the utensils that you could need, the unit is very quiet and near the pool. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there, could have hung out there for weeks."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Ocean view and in heart of Playa Flamingo. Two blocks to two different beaches.
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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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Playa Matapalo- Sardinal, Carrillo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,191 reviews)
"Food was very good different options is always good , love the idea of the food option by the pool easy access, bed excellent pillows wise not so good , Staff very friendly n courteous! Pura vida !"

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa

The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
Playa Conchal S/N, Cabo Velas, Guanacaste
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$442 nightly
The price is $499 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$499 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury property in Cabo Velas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"My family has a wonderful time at this resort!!"

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

The Westin Reserva Conchal, an All-Inclusive Golf Resort & Spa
Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport

4.5 out of 5
Ruta 21 frente Condominio Solarium, Liberia, Guanacaste
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$119 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
$134 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Liberia. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (975 reviews)
"good"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Hampton By Hilton Guanacaste Airport
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Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive

4 out of 5
Playa Hermosa, Golfo De Papagayo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
$183 nightly
The price is $207 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$207 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The place had everything you would need. Food, Drinks, beach access, and (even though I did not use their services because I didnt know they had them) they have excursions on site. The only two gripes I have is they offer a luxury upgrade for premium liquor and free room service, but only one location ..."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only - All inclusive
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 Guanacaste

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
Great for families

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive

3.5 out of 5
Sardinal de Carrillo, Playa Matapalo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3.5-star beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,385 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, free waterpark access, playground, on the beach

Travelers say...
"Great vacation- would go again! Need to switch up food menus a bit but otherwise great time!"

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort

Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort

4 out of 5
Tamarindo Beach, Tamarindo, Guanacaste
$210 nightly
The price is $237 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$237 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Tamarindo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"The hotel location and amenities can’t be beat. However, our ocean view room was a bit dated."

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Hotel Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort
CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive
Great for families

CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Papagayo Gulf, Panama Beach, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Sardinal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, playground, on the beach, games and toys

Travelers say...
"I stayed at this beautiful resort the first week in July. From checking in to checking out I experienced the nothing but excellent service from all areas of the resort. I must mention that, Anita, who worked the front desk was not only accommodating but went way beyond. We had an unexpected situation ..."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

CC Beach Front Papagayo All Inclusive
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Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
Great for families

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Playa Matapalo- Sardinal, Carrillo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 4-star beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,191 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, free waterpark access, playground, babysitting

Travelers say...
"Food was very good different options is always good , love the idea of the food option by the pool easy access, bed excellent pillows wise not so good , Staff very friendly n courteous! Pura vida !"

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Hotel Riu Palace Costa Rica - All Inclusive
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 Guanacaste?
With 11 airlines waiting to take you away to Guanacaste, finding the ideal flight will be a piece of cake. Reserve your ticket with one of these trusted carriers that operate services to Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR):

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

What is the best airport to fly to in Guanacaste?
Jet into Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR), the primary gateway to Guanacaste. Booking your flight to this region doesn't get much easier than that.
How much is a flight to Guanacaste?
This week, prices hovered between $283 and $800 for a return fare to Guanacaste. Fares one-way originating from Los Angeles (LAX) sank to a low $129 over the same time period.
How to book the cheapest flight to Guanacaste?
With some of the most affordable flight deals around, you're guaranteed value for money with Orbitz. The following handy hints will help you score cheap flights to Guanacaste — and leave you with more money in your pocket:

  • Depending on your place of departure, select the 'Nearby airports' function (located under the departure and arrival form fields). In certain cases, alternative departure points offer more competitive fares.
  • Similarly, click on the 'Show flexible dates' link and you'll see the fares on days around your selected departure. It's possible to pick up cheaper flight deals if your travel plans are flexible.
  • You can also use the 'Show options' function to filter results for your preferred airline, seating class, nonstop flights and refundable flights. Under 'Sort & Filter' to the left, you can even choose the time of day you'd prefer to fly.
  • Reserve your fare as soon as you've sorted your travel dates. While you can get lucky on occasion, airline tickets rarely get more affordable as your departure date nears.
  • Think about combining your flights, hotels and car rentals into a package with Orbitz to make your dollar go further.
  • Flying during busier seasons can mean steep airfares. If possible, plan your trip outside of popular periods, such as Christmas, New Year's Eve and Easter.

How long is a flight to Guanacaste?
Where you head off from will largely determine how much time it will take to fly to Guanacaste. Three of the top domestic routes and average flight times are listed below:

  • 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 Guanacaste?
Generally speaking, January is the best month to purchase your plane ticket. This is closely followed by February and August. Keep this in mind while you hunt for a cheap flight to Guanacaste.
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Guanacaste?
Typically, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays are the cheapest days to book flights to Guanacaste. If you're looking for unbeatable airfares, search across those days and you could pick up an incredible flight deal.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Guanacaste?
Based on Orbitz data from 2020, Monday is normally the best day to score cheap flights to Guanacaste. Tuesday also has more affordable fares, while Saturday has the highest ticket prices. Although 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 Guanacaste?
To score cheap flights to Guanacaste, you should pack your suitcase and fly out in August. Orbitz data has found that generally, this is a great month to save big on your fare. If you're thinking of jetting to Guanacaste during June, it's worth noting that this is the least affordable time of year to take a trip.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
Orbitz makes it a snap to find airlines offering fare flexibility. Simply choose "Filter by flexible change policies" when searching for your Guanacaste flights and ta-da! We'll show you options that include free cancellation within 24 hours of booking, no change fees and of course, an amazing low price.
What do I need for the flight to Guanacaste?
From onboard entertainment to travel basics like earplugs, there are some things a regular flyer always carries with them. To ensure you're all set for your flight, have a look at this handy list:

  • Travel paperwork such as e-tickets and some identification will be required. To avoid any last-minute delays when you check in, make sure your booking is under the exact name, gender and birth date as indicated on your current ID.
  • A well-packed carry-on bag is a must-have for any medium-haul journey. With at least a few hours to kill, you'll want something to keep you busy while in the air. We recommend a good book or magazine, and something to snack on.
  • Aeroplane cabins often get chilly. If you decide to travel during the height of summer, be sure to take an extra warm layer with you.

How many direct flights are there to Guanacaste?
With approximately 28 direct flights every month, you'll be heading straight into Guanacaste and starting your next awesome adventure before you know it. Some of the airlines that fly nonstop to Guanacaste include SANSA Regional, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Air Canada are other popular options.
How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Guanacaste?
If you think a business or first-class airfare is out of your reach, you may want to think again. Here are some practical tips to help you find a premium flight to Guanacaste for less:

  • Flexibility is essential. By being open to a few travel dates, you'll have a better chance of finding a deal on business or first-class airfares.
  • Many low-cost airlines these days have comfortable business or premium-class seating that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
  • Bid for an upgrade. Some carriers hold online auctions that let you put down a price for a seat up the front. You may also be able to upgrade with points earned through a flight loyalty program.

What is the best time to go to Guanacaste?
If you want to immerse yourself in the culture of Guanacaste in the tourist season, January, February and March are the best months to visit. June 20 marks the start of the summer season in the Northern Hemisphere and is a fantastic time to go if you love being outside. During this time of the year, average daily temperatures generally range from 75 ºF to 85 ºF.
Travel tips for Guanacaste

  • Coco Beach is just one must-do during your journey to Guanacaste. Pick up a car rental and enjoy the convenience of exploring this terrific attraction — and plenty of other things — at your own pace.
  • One of Guanacaste's most well-known cities, Nicoya Peninsula is the perfect place to begin a big road trip around this region. Eat, sleep, adventure and repeat — that's what getaways are for!

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