Cheap flights to La Fortuna

Popular airlines with direct flights to La Fortuna

  • SANSA
    Fly to La Fortuna (FON)
    • Tortuguero
      Direct flights every day
      30 min +
    • San José
      Direct flights every day
      30 min +
    • Liberia
      Direct flights every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
      40 min +

Popular airports near La Fortuna

  • Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
    San José Costa Rica 2 hr 36 min 44 mi
  • Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport. (LIR)
    Liberia Costa Rica 2 hr 38 min 62 mi
  • Arenal, Fortuna Airport (FON)
    La Fortuna Costa Rica 12 min 4 mi
  • Limon International Airport (LIO)
    Limon Costa Rica 3 hr 17 min 116 mi

When to fly to La Fortuna

Off-seasons section.
Off-season
Apr – Jul
Less popular and lower prices
Peak seasons section.
Peak season
Dec – Mar
Most popular and higher prices

About La Fortuna

La Fortuna is a small town in Costa Rica, northwest of the capital, San José. It’s known as a gateway to Arenal Volcano National Park, comprising 2 volcanoes. Active Arenal Volcano is still laced with lava flows. Hot springs dot the foot of the volcano, on the thermal Tabacón River. Dormant Chato Volcano has a crater lake and rainforest trails leading to La Fortuna Waterfall, with its natural pool.

Frequently asked questions about flying to La Fortuna

What counts as the best airline for your flights to La Fortuna really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly to La Fortuna.

In terms of direct flights, SANSA is the most popular, flying directly from 3 cities. SANSA flies to Arenal, Fortuna Airport (FON) .

  • SANSA offers direct flights to La Fortuna from 3 cities. The most frequent departures are: Tortuguero, San José and Liberia.
Peak season is during Costa Rica's drier months (Dec–Apr), when hiking trails are in good condition. The rainy season (May–Nov) peaks in Sep–Oct, when roads may be impassable. Fiestas de la Fortuna (Feb/Mar) is a 2-week festival showcasing food, music, horse shows and bullfights.
La Fortuna is served by only one major airport: , away from the city center.
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