How to find cheap flights to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to La Fortuna Arenal Airport is $1,779. A round-trip plane ticket to FON right now is $2,893.
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To get the best price on tickets to Fortuna, where La Fortuna Arenal Airport is located, book 11 months before your journey. That's the general recommendation for landing the best bargains.
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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're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to FON that fits your itinerary and budget.
If you want to experience Fortuna at its liveliest, lock in your flights to FON for July. Going on holiday during high seasons usually means there's more to see and do compared to other times.
Travel in April if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Fortuna are usually less expensive.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider the kind of conditions you prefer to travel in. Fortuna is warmest in April, with averages of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF), January has the lowest temperatures.
With six days of rain on average, March is the driest month in Fortuna.
June brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 26 days of rainfall if you're heading there then.
Travelling to La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON): What you need to know
On arrival 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 comfy hotels near La Fortuna Arenal Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to FON:
Flights taking off from La Fortuna Arenal Airport complete their journey as scheduled 50% of the time. This measure helps measure the airport's overall punctuality.
La Fortuna Arenal Airport is located in Fortuna, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica.
Getting to central Fortuna from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)
FON is about 6 kilometres from central Fortuna.
If you're taking a taxi or ride-sharing after your flight to FON, it'll take around 10 minutes to reach the centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Fortuna makes it easy to find your perfect base. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to keep in mind for your visit:
Fortuna highlights
Step off your flight to Fortuna and make a beeline for these well-known attractions:
Arenal Sanctuary Reserve: Offering a classic introduction to everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 0.80 kilometres north of the centre.
La Fortuna Butterfly Garden & Tropical Fruit Tours: You'll discover this park roughly 0.97 kilometres west of the centre. It offers a nice change of pace while exploring Fortuna.
The Motmot Jungle: Hit up this landmark next. Around 2 kilometres west of the city centre, it's well worth stopping by for the full Fortuna experience.
How to get to San Jose from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON)
Going to the nearby city of San Jose? It's about 129 kilometres from FON. Give yourself around 2 hours 35 minutes to drive there.
Travelling from La Fortuna Arenal Airport (FON) to San Francisco
San Francisco is about 72 kilometres from La Fortuna Arenal Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.
By car, the trip will take you roughly 2 hours 30 minutes.
Explore more of Costa Rica
Craving more adventure? San Jose will add something special to your trip to Costa Rica. It's about 80 kilometres southeast of Fortuna and features National Park (Parque Nacional), Central Park (Parque Central) and Precolumbian Gold Museum. The most convenient airport for this city is Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO).
Another city in Costa Rica that earns its place on your itinerary is Limon. From Fortuna, it's roughly 177 kilometres east and offers highlights like Veragua Rainforest Park and Playa Bonita. Find time for Playa Los Baños too.