Cheap flights from Australia to Costa Rica from $979

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Air Canada Logo
10:00 - 21:35
BNE
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SJO
51h 35m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
08:00 - 07:05
SJO
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BNE
55h 05m
2 stops
$1,750Air Canada
Mon, 27 Apr - Sun, 10 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:15 - 23:45
SYD
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SJO
26h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:53 - 11:50
SJO
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SYD
42h 57m
2 stops
$1,758Multiple Airlines
Sun, 10 May - Fri, 29 May
Air Canada Logo
10:00 - 21:35
BNE
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SJO
51h 35m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
07:10 - 07:05
SJO
-
BNE
55h 55m
2 stops
$1,791Air Canada
Mon, 27 Apr - Sun, 10 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:30 - 23:45
MEL
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SJO
26h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:53 - 12:25
SJO
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MEL
43h 32m
2 stops
$1,817Multiple Airlines
Mon, 4 May - Sun, 24 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:15 - 23:45
SYD
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SJO
26h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:55 - 12:05
SJO
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SYD
43h 10m
2 stops
$1,823Multiple Airlines
Mon, 4 May - Sun, 10 May
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 14:25
MEL
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LIR
43h 30m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:20 - 07:30
LIR
-
MEL
26h 10m
2 stops
$2,746United Airlines
Thu, 11 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 09:50
MEL
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LIR
38h 55m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
15:27 - 08:15
LIR
-
MEL
48h 48m
2 stops
$2,753United Airlines
Thu, 11 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun
American Airlines Logo
23:45 - 13:58
PER
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SJO
52h 13m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:57 - 11:15
SJO
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PER
32h 18m
2 stops
$3,615American Airlines
Tue, 15 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
American Airlines Logo
23:45 - 13:22
PER
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SJO
51h 37m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
14:08 - 13:35
SJO
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PER
33h 27m
2 stops
$4,152American Airlines
Thu, 9 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr
Qatar Airways Logo
22:10 - 13:18
BNE
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LIR
55h 08m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
12:27 - 22:45
LIR
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BNE
42h 18m
2 stops
$4,425Qatar Airways
Fri, 3 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr

American Airlines flights from Australia to Costa Rica

Our best American Airlines deals on Australia to Costa Rica flight tickets
American Airlines
8 Aug
SYD09:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
44h 48m
2 stops
SJO13:58San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14 Sept
SJO12:57San José Juan Santamaria Intl
26h 08m
2 stops
SYD07:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,113
American Airlines
8 May
SYD09:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
41h 57m
2 stops
SJO11:07San José Juan Santamaria Intl
11 May
SJO06:30San José Juan Santamaria Intl
32h 35m
2 stops
SYD07:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,120
American Airlines
8 May
SYD09:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 26m
2 stops
SJO21:36San José Juan Santamaria Intl
11 May
SJO06:30San José Juan Santamaria Intl
32h 35m
2 stops
SYD07:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,127

United Airlines flights from Australia to Costa Rica

Our best United Airlines deals on Australia to Costa Rica flight tickets
United Airlines
11 June
MEL10:55Melbourne
43h 30m
2 stops
LIR14:25Liberia
15 June
LIR13:20Liberia
26h 10m
2 stops
MEL07:30Melbourne
$2,746
United Airlines
11 June
MEL10:55Melbourne
38h 55m
2 stops
LIR09:50Liberia
15 June
LIR15:27Liberia
48h 48m
2 stops
MEL08:15Melbourne
$2,753
United Airlines
23 Apr
MEL10:55Melbourne
68h 01m
2 stops
LIR14:56Liberia
26 Apr
LIR15:27Liberia
48h 48m
2 stops
MEL08:15Melbourne
$2,759

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BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Mon 27/4

10:00-21:35

2 stops51h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

08:00-07:05

2 stops55h 05m

$1,750
Fastest return journey

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/5

13:15-23:45

2 stops26h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/5

00:53-11:50

2 stops42h 57m

$1,758

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Mon 27/4

10:00-21:35

2 stops51h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

07:10-07:05

2 stops55h 55m

$1,791

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Mon 4/5

13:30-23:45

2 stops26h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 24/5

00:53-12:25

2 stops43h 32m

$1,817

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/5

13:15-23:45

2 stops26h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

00:55-12:05

2 stops43h 10m

$1,823

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Thu 11/6

10:55-14:25

2 stops43h 30m

Liberia

Mon 15/6

13:20-07:30

2 stops26h 10m

$2,746

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Thu 11/6

10:55-09:50

2 stops38h 55m

Liberia

Mon 15/6

15:27-08:15

2 stops48h 48m

$2,753

PerthSan José

PER - SJO

PERSJO

Perth

Tue 15/9

23:45-13:58

2 stops52h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 19/9

12:57-11:15

2 stops32h 18m

$3,615

PerthSan José

PER - SJO

PERSJO

Perth

Thu 9/4

23:45-13:22

2 stops51h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 13/4

14:08-13:35

2 stops33h 27m

$4,152

BrisbaneLiberia

BNE - LIR

BNELIR

Brisbane

Fri 3/4

22:10-13:18

2 stops55h 08m

Liberia

Sun 12/4

12:27-22:45

2 stops42h 18m

$4,425

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

In general, August is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to Costa Rica. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,959. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of August, then book flights to Costa Rica from Australia during October instead. Flights to Costa Rica in October, while not as cheap as those in August, still average around $1,993.

Can stopping save me money on Australia to Costa Rica flights?

You could potentially save up to 16% on your flight if you consider stops on a Australia to Costa Rica flight.

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Fastest flight time

21h 53m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Australia to Costa Rica takes 21h 53m
There are no direct flights from Australia to Costa Rica. There are no popular flight routes from Australia to Costa Rica.
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Costa Rica?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to Costa Rica.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Costa Rica?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Costa Rica may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Costa Rica. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Australia to Costa Rica

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Rating
Free cancellation
Price
American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,931Free cancellationRating
7.1
11,490 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $2,554Free cancellationRating
7.4
9,465 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $3,055Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,732 reviews
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