Cheap flights from Australia to Costa Rica from $878

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06:00 - 00:38SYD-SJO
35h 38m2 stops
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01:55 - 12:30SJO-SYD
41h 35m2 stops
$1,728Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 11 Nov - Thu, 13 Nov
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06:00 - 23:48SYD-SJO
34h 48m2 stops
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01:30 - 12:30SJO-SYD
42h 00m2 stops
$1,987Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 3 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec
American Airlines Logo
11:20 - 19:44SYD-SJO
25h 24m2 stops
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06:34 - 09:00SJO-SYD
33h 26m2 stops
$2,106American Airlines
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Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
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11:20 - 11:00SYD-SJO
40h 40m2 stops
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06:00 - 09:00SJO-SYD
58h 00m2 stops
$2,109American Airlines
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Tue, 10 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
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10:45 - 00:05BNE-SJO
53h 20m2 stops
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08:35 - 08:45SJO-BNE
32h 10m2 stops
$2,405Air Canada
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Sun, 22 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
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09:40 - 11:52BNE-SJO
42h 12m2 stops
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06:20 - 17:10SJO-BNE
42h 50m2 stops
$2,447British Airways
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Thu, 4 Dec - Thu, 11 Dec
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09:40 - 22:59BNE-SJO
29h 19m1 stop
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06:20 - 17:10SJO-BNE
42h 50m2 stops
$2,452British Airways
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Thu, 4 Dec - Thu, 11 Dec
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11:30 - 16:08MEL-LIR
45h 38m2 stops
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14:20 - 09:30LIR-MEL
26h 10m2 stops
$2,817United Airlines
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Sun, 18 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
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13:00 - 08:32MEL-SJO
36h 32m1 stop
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12:35 - 09:30SJO-MEL
51h 55m2 stops
$2,819United Airlines
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Wed, 10 Dec - Wed, 24 Dec
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11:20 - 23:15SYD-SJO
52h 55m3 stops
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08:35 - 09:35SJO-SYD
32h 00m2 stops
$3,252Air Canada
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Thu, 5 Feb - Sun, 8 Feb

American Airlines flights from Australia to Costa Rica

Our best American Airlines deals on Australia to Costa Rica flight tickets
American Airlines
10 Feb
SYD11:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
25h 24m
2 stops
SJO19:44San José Juan Santamaria Intl
24 Feb
SJO06:34San José Juan Santamaria Intl
33h 26m
2 stops
SYD09:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
American Airlines
10 Mar
SYD11:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
40h 40m
2 stops
SJO11:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl
14 Mar
SJO06:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl
58h 00m
2 stops
SYD09:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
American Airlines
12 Mar
BNE08:40Brisbane
29h 15m
1 stop
SJO21:55San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15 Mar
SJO13:47San José Juan Santamaria Intl
23h 43m
1 stop
BNE05:30Brisbane

Air Canada flights from Australia to Costa Rica

Our best Air Canada deals on Australia to Costa Rica flight tickets
Air Canada
22 Feb
BNE10:45Brisbane
53h 20m
2 stops
SJO00:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl
1 Mar
SJO08:35San José Juan Santamaria Intl
32h 10m
2 stops
BNE08:45Brisbane
Air Canada
27 Oct
BNE09:45Brisbane
52h 30m
2 stops
SJO22:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
6 Nov
SJO08:35San José Juan Santamaria Intl
32h 10m
2 stops
BNE08:45Brisbane
Air Canada
5 Feb
SYD11:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
52h 55m
3 stops
SJO23:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8 Feb
SJO08:35San José Juan Santamaria Intl
32h 00m
2 stops
SYD09:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 21 October 2025.
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SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

06:00-00:38

2 stops35h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 13/11

01:55-12:30

2 stops41h 35m

$1,728

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/12

06:00-23:48

2 stops34h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/12

01:30-12:30

2 stops42h 00m

$1,987

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/2

11:20-19:44

2 stops25h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/2

06:34-09:00

2 stops33h 26m

$2,106

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

11:20-11:00

2 stops40h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/3

06:00-09:00

2 stops58h 00m

$2,109

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Sun 22/2

10:45-00:05

2 stops53h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/3

08:35-08:45

2 stops32h 10m

$2,405

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Thu 4/12

09:40-11:52

2 stops42h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/12

06:20-17:10

2 stops42h 50m

$2,447

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Thu 4/12

09:40-22:59

1 stop29h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/12

06:20-17:10

2 stops42h 50m

$2,452

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

11:30-16:08

2 stops45h 38m

Liberia

Mon 2/2

14:20-09:30

2 stops26h 10m

$2,817

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 10/12

13:00-08:32

1 stop36h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 24/12

12:35-09:30

2 stops51h 55m

$2,819

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/2

11:20-23:15

3 stops52h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/2

08:35-09:35

2 stops32h 00m

$3,252

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Australia to Costa Rica

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica?

In general, July 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 $2,570. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of July, then book flights to Costa Rica from Australia during March instead. Flights to Costa Rica in March, while not as cheap as those in July, still average around $2,685.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Costa Rica?

According to our data, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Costa Rica from Australia. The lowest ticket price found for a Sunday departure recently was $2,897. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Wednesday because tickets tend to average around $3,352. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Costa Rica.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Costa Rica?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Costa Rica is at midday. momondo users have found flights departing from Australia to Costa Rica at midday for as low as $2,836. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Costa Rica, so prices are often more expensive at around $3,153 per ticket.

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

You could potentially save up to 6% on your flight if you consider stops on a Australia to Costa Rica flight.

Cheap Australia to Costa Rica flight deals and tips

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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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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,791Free cancellationRating
7.4
8,988 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $1,952Free cancellationRating
7.1
10,334 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $2,046Free cancellationRating
7.2
11,024 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $3,221Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,651 reviews
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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Australia to Costa Rica?

It is quick and easy to find Australia to Costa Rica flights on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Costa Rica that suits you.

Can I find flights from Australia to Costa Rica with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for Australia to Costa Rica flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from Australia to Costa Rica?

momondo helps you find the best flight between Australia and Costa Rica by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

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