How long is the flight from Australia to Costa Rica?

Flight times from Australia to Costa Rica vary, but if you’re flying out of Sydney and flying into San José (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 26h 08m on average. Another popular route from Australia to Costa Rica is flying from Melbourne to San José, which will take roughly 30h 10m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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Prices for flights from Australia to Costa Rica are updated daily.

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As of July 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to Costa Rica.

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.

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14:00 - 23:08

SYD

SJO

26h 08m

2 stops

01:50 - 12:35

SJO

SYD

41h 45m

2 stops

$1,774Multiple Airlines

Wed, 11 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

11:15 - 12:09

SYD

SJO

41h 54m

2 stops

14:39 - 09:00

SJO

SYD

49h 21m

2 stops

$2,071American Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

12:00 - 15:55

MEL

SJO

43h 55m

2 stops

16:55 - 05:40

SJO

MEL

44h 45m

2 stops

$2,748LATAM Airlines

Mon, 3 Aug - Fri, 14 Aug

12:00 - 15:55

MEL

SJO

43h 55m

2 stops

16:55 - 05:40

SJO

MEL

44h 45m

2 stops

$2,749LATAM Airlines

Thu, 20 Aug - Mon, 14 Sep

11:55 - 11:38

MEL

SJO

40h 43m

2 stops

09:40 - 09:30

SJO

MEL

30h 50m

2 stops

$2,783United Airlines

Wed, 14 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov

11:40 - 06:25

BNE

SJO

34h 45m

2 stops

07:30 - 07:30

SJO

BNE

32h 00m

2 stops

$2,790United Airlines

Sat, 5 Dec - Tue, 5 Jan

07:45 - 14:10

MEL

LIR

47h 25m

3 stops

08:35 - 10:35

LIR

MEL

57h 00m

2 stops

$2,897Air Canada

Mon, 30 Nov - Mon, 14 Dec

07:45 - 14:10

MEL

LIR

47h 25m

3 stops

08:35 - 10:35

LIR

MEL

57h 00m

2 stops

$3,113Air Canada

Mon, 30 Nov - Mon, 14 Dec

22:00 - 14:35

ADL

SJO

56h 05m

2 stops

16:10 - 15:00

SJO

ADL

55h 20m

2 stops

$4,390Qatar Airways

Sat, 5 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep

22:00 - 19:53

ADL

SJO

37h 23m

2 stops

16:10 - 15:00

SJO

ADL

55h 20m

2 stops

$4,433Qatar Airways

Sat, 5 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep

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American Airlines flights from Australia to Costa Rica

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31 Oct

SYD11:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

41h 54m

2 stops

SJO12:09San José Juan Santamaria Intl

4 Nov

SJO14:39San José Juan Santamaria Intl

49h 21m

2 stops

SYD09:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,071

American Airlines

31 Oct

SYD11:15Sydney Kingsford Smith

41h 54m

2 stops

SJO12:09San José Juan Santamaria Intl

4 Nov

SJO14:39San José Juan Santamaria Intl

49h 21m

2 stops

SYD09:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,072

American Airlines

8 Oct

SYD13:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

40h 00m

2 stops

SJO12:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl

21 Nov

SJO06:22San José Juan Santamaria Intl

33h 38m

2 stops

SYD09:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,082

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5 Sept

ADL22:00Adelaide

56h 05m

2 stops

SJO14:35San José Juan Santamaria Intl

9 Sept

SJO16:10San José Juan Santamaria Intl

55h 20m

2 stops

ADL15:00Adelaide

$4,390

Qatar Airways

5 Sept

ADL22:00Adelaide

37h 23m

2 stops

SJO19:53San José Juan Santamaria Intl

9 Sept

SJO16:10San José Juan Santamaria Intl

55h 20m

2 stops

ADL15:00Adelaide

$4,433

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SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/11

14:00-23:08

2 stops26h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/11

01:50-12:35

2 stops41h 45m

$1,774

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/10

11:15-12:09

2 stops41h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/11

14:39-09:00

2 stops49h 21m

$2,071

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Mon 3/8

12:00-15:55

2 stops43h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 14/8

16:55-05:40

2 stops44h 45m

$2,748

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 20/8

12:00-15:55

2 stops43h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 14/9

16:55-05:40

2 stops44h 45m

$2,749

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 14/10

11:55-11:38

2 stops40h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/11

09:40-09:30

2 stops30h 50m

$2,783

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BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Sat 5/12

11:40-06:25

2 stops34h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/1

07:30-07:30

2 stops32h 00m

$2,790

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Mon 30/11

07:45-14:10

3 stops47h 25m

Liberia

Mon 14/12

08:35-10:35

2 stops57h 00m

$2,897

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Mon 30/11

07:45-14:10

3 stops47h 25m

Liberia

Mon 14/12

08:35-10:35

2 stops57h 00m

$3,113

AdelaideSan José

ADL - SJO

ADLSJO

Adelaide

Sat 5/9

22:00-14:35

2 stops56h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/9

16:10-15:00

2 stops55h 20m

$4,390

AdelaideSan José

ADL - SJO

ADLSJO

Adelaide

Sat 5/9

22:00-19:53

2 stops37h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/9

16:10-15:00

2 stops55h 20m

$4,433

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

In general, March 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 $1,787. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of March, then book flights to Costa Rica from Australia during January instead. Flights to Costa Rica in January, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around $1,929.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Australia to Costa Rica

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Costa Rica?
Prices for flights from Australia to Costa Rica are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Costa Rica?
As of July 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to Costa Rica.
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.

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