How to find cheap flights to Arenal Airport (FON)
$532 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Arenal Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to FON, the lowest fare is $220.
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To pick up cheap tickets to Fortuna, where Arenal Airport is located, book 11 months before your journey. That's the general recommendation for landing the biggest deals.
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Best time to go to Fortuna
April is typically the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Fortuna.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to FON that suits your plans and budget.
June is the most popular month for flights to FON. Travel then if you're eager to see Fortuna at its busiest and best.
Travel in July if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Fortuna are often cheaper.
Check the weather before you head off. April brings the warmest days in Fortuna, with averages of between 68ºF and 90ºF.
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 66ºF to 82ºF.
March gives you the best chance of sunshine. With six days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Fortuna.
June brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 28 days of rainfall if you're heading there then.
Traveling to Arenal Airport (FON): What you need to know
Take the quickest path to Fortuna with Sansa Regional. This leading airline offers direct flights to Arenal Airport.
When you step off the plane at FON, you'll be in the UTC-6 timezone.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Arenal Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to FON:
Hit the ground running when you collect a car rental in FON. Rent your wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Avis and tour the lesser-explored corners of Fortuna and beyond.
Arenal Airport is located in Fortuna, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica.
Getting to central Fortuna from Arenal Airport (FON)
The distance from FON to central Fortuna is about 5 miles.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to FON, it'll take around 10 minutes to get to the center.
The right hotel can upgrade your whole experience. Book a room at one of these guest-approved stays in Fortuna:
Fortuna highlights
Jump off your flight to Fortuna and head directly for these well-known attractions:
Arenal Sanctuary Reserve: The perfect spot to start your city tour, this landmark is around 0.3 miles north-east of the city center.
La Fortuna Butterfly Garden & Tropical Fruit Tours: Find a nice place to sit and enjoy some time out here while exploring Fortuna. You'll find this park roughly 0.5 miles south-west of the center.
La Fortuna Rafting: Take on this landmark next. About 0.2 miles north of the city center, it's also worth a visit to get the full Fortuna experience.
How to get to San Jose from Arenal Airport (FON)
Starting your trip in San Jose? From FON, it'll take around 2 hours 35 minutes to drive there. The city is about 80 miles from the airport.
Traveling from Arenal Airport (FON) to Alajuela
If Alajuela is on your radar, it's about 40 miles from Arenal Airport.
It'll take you 2 hours 20 minutes or so to drive to Alajuela.
Explore more of Costa Rica
There's a whole lot more of Costa Rica waiting for you to discover. Around 50 miles south-east of Fortuna, set out for San Jose. On the must-do list? Begin with National Park (Parque Nacional), Jurassic World and Central Park (Parque Central). The city's nearest major airport is Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO).
Limon is another top destination in Costa Rica and is roughly 110 miles east of Fortuna. Get right to the good parts at attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños.
Say yes to more adventures in Alajuela. Roughly 40 miles south-east of Fortuna, Doka Estate Costa Rica Coffee Tour & Plantation, Botanical Orchid Garden and Fraijanes forests are a big part of the experience.