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Cheap Tickets to Santa Elena

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

United
Tue., 3 Dec. - Tue., 10 Dec.
YYZ
Pearson Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
AU$377 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$377
Return
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Tue., 3 Dec. from Pearson Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue., 10 Dec., priced at AU$377 found 1 day ago
Alaska Airlines
Sun., 12 Jan. - Thu., 16 Jan.
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
AU$529 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$529
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sun., 12 Jan. from Los Angeles Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Thu., 16 Jan., priced at AU$529 found 3 days ago
United
Thu., 5 Dec. - Fri., 20 Dec.
YYC
Calgary Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
AU$542 Return, found 20 hours ago
AU$542
Return
found 20 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Thu., 5 Dec. from Calgary Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Fri., 20 Dec., priced at AU$542 found 20 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Sat., 8 Feb. - Mon., 17 Feb.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
AU$591 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$591
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat., 8 Feb. from San Francisco Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Mon., 17 Feb., priced at AU$591 found 1 day ago
United
Sat., 15 Feb. - Sun., 2 Mar.
YVR
Vancouver Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
AU$689 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$689
Return
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat., 15 Feb. from Vancouver Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sun., 2 Mar., priced at AU$689 found 3 days ago
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Frequently asked questions

What is the name of Santa Elena's airport?
Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) is the only airport serving Santa Elena.
How far is Liberia Intl. Airport from central Santa Elena?
The trip between Liberia Intl. Airport and downtown Santa Elena is fairly long. You’ll need to travel 40 kilometres before you can drop your bags at your hotel in the city.
What airport is best to fly into Santa Elena?
Sitting 40 kilometres from the downtown area, LIR is your entry point to Santa Elena.
How many airlines fly to Santa Elena?
Santa Elena is serviced by 14 airlines from 21 worldwide airports.
Which airlines fly to Santa Elena?
Santa Elena receives the largest number of flights from SANSA Regional, KLM and Edelweiss Air with SANSA Regional being the preferred choice of carrier. San Jose is the most popular city for travellers to take off from.
How many nonstop flights are there to Santa Elena?
Flying to a new place is much simpler when there aren’t any stopovers to slow you down. If you’re jetting off to Santa Elena, the fantastic news is that there are 143 nonstop flights operating each week.
Where are the most popular flights to Santa Elena departing from?
Travellers frequently set off from Houston, San José and Miami airports when flying to Santa Elena.
How long is the flight to Santa Elena Airport?
If you’re going to Santa Elena from San Jose, you’ll have a flight time of 49 minutes. Those departing from Houston should expect to be airborne for around 3 hours and 25 minutes. From Miami it’s about 3 hours and 2 minutes away.
How to book the cheapest flight to Santa Elena?
Don’t leave booking your flight to Santa Elena until the last possible moment. That’s one move savvy jet-setters use to get the best prices. Booking well in advance means more options and cheaper flights. Don’t stop there, though. Do some research and see if there are a couple of airports at your destination. Fares often differ depending on which airport you fly into. Be sure to compare prices across air carriers as well. Last of all, another easy way to save a few dollars is be ready to book at a moment’s notice. If you spot a terrific deal, don’t hesitate — snap it up while you can.
How to survive the flight to Santa Elena?
If you’re not prepared, travelling can be a real challenge. But there’s no need to panic. Follow these handy hints and enjoy a comfortable start to your holiday in Santa Elena.What to pack in your hand luggage:

  • The trick to having a hassle-free flight experience is to pack ahead. First up, the essentials: passport, travel documents, credit cards and medications. Next, take on board items that’ll help keep you entertained, like your laptop or a few magazines. It’s also smart to pack your chargers, a comfy neck pillow and a pair of headphones. Last but not least, be sure to chuck in toiletry items like a toothbrush, lip balm and a spare change of clothes.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

  • Leave all your full-sized bottles of hair gel and hairspray in your checked baggage. Any liquids or gels in your carry-on bag larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) will be confiscated by security. Pointed or sharp objects, like your trusty Swiss Army knife, and dangerous goods which are flammable or explosive, such as aerosol cans, spray paint and strong acids, are also restricted.

What to wear on a flight:

  • Your aim here is to be as comfortable as you can. Don layers of natural fibers and don’t forget to pack a cardigan just in case you get cold. Pick flat, slightly roomy shoes as it’s possible that your feet and ankles will swell during the flight. Leave the stilettos and hiking boots in your luggage.
  • Unfortunately, one risk of long-distance flying is developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clotting condition caused by extended periods of inactivity. To avoid this, make the most of every opportunity to wander around the cabin. Compression tights and socks are another simple way to help lower your risk.

How to get through airport security fast when flying to Santa Elena?
It’s easy — be prepared. We’ve put together some tips and tricks for an easy trip through security. Watch out Santa Elena, here you come:

  • Airport security personnel first need to know that you have a valid ID and boarding pass before you’re allowed to proceed any further. Have them within easy reach, ready for inspection.
  • After that, both you and your hand luggage will be X-rayed. To speed things up, remove anything that is likely to trigger the alarm. Personal belongings such as your jacket, belt and earphones will be required to go through the machine.
  • For just a few moments, you’ll need to unplug from the digital world. Your laptop, phone and any other electronics also need to be sent through the scanner.
  • Remove all gels and liquids from your carry-on luggage. They usually need to be sent through the X-ray scanner separately. Each product should be in a container no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and everything must fit inside a quart-size (one litre), clear zip-lock bag.
  • Choosing your footwear wisely can save you valuable minutes. Boots are often required to be removed and X-rayed separately. Lightweight sneakers usually aren’t.
  • Sharp items are not allowed in the cabin. They’ll be seized at security, so pack them in your checked luggage.

Flights to Santa Elena information
Destination airport
Daniel Oduber Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
LIR
Destination city name
Liberia
Return price
AU$376

Trending flights to Santa Elena

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines
Sat., 8 Feb. - Sun., 16 Feb.
BNE
Brisbane
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
AU$2,202 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$2,202
Return
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat., 8 Feb. from Brisbane to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sun., 16 Feb., priced at AU$2,202 found 2 days ago
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