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Airports near La Fortuna/San Carlos (FON)
10 airports within driving distance of Arenal Airport. Flying from an alternate airport is the single easiest way to cut your fare — our agents compare them all on one call.
| Airport | Distance | Fly from here | Live board |
|---|---|---|---|
JAP — Chacarita Airport Chacarita, Costa Rica | 36 mi (57 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
LSL — Los Chiles Airport Los Chiles, Costa Rica | 39 mi (62 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
UPL — Upala Airport Upala, Costa Rica | 39 mi (62 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
SJO — Juan Santamaria International Airport San Jose, Costa Rica | 44 mi (71 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
NCR — San Carlos San Carlos, Nicaragua | 46 mi (74 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
SYQ — Tobias Bolanos International Airport San Jose, Costa Rica | 49 mi (79 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
TMU — Tambor Airport Nicoya, Costa Rica | 57 mi (92 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
GPL — Guapiles Airport Guapiles, Costa Rica | 60 mi (96 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
LIR — Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport Liberia, Costa Rica | 62 mi (100 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
PBP — Islita Airport Nandayure, Costa Rica | 66 mi (106 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
Frequently asked questions
What airports are near La Fortuna/San Carlos?
Besides Arenal Airport (FON), travelers can use Chacarita Airport (JAP, 36 mi), Los Chiles Airport (LSL, 39 mi), Upala Airport (UPL, 39 mi), Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO, 44 mi) and others — all within driving distance.
Is it cheaper to fly from an alternate airport?
Often yes. Fares between nearby airports on the same route regularly differ by $100 or more, especially around holidays. Low-cost carriers also tend to favor secondary airports.
How do I compare fares across all airports near La Fortuna/San Carlos at once?
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