What is the cheapest airline that flies from Australia to Costa Rica?

Air Canada is the most popular carrier operating from Australia to Costa Rica

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 21h 02m on average. Another popular route from Australia to Costa Rica is flying from Melbourne to San José, which will take roughly 26h 45m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Costa Rica?

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As of September 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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10:45 - 22:30BNE Brisbane-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

27h 45m2 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

08:45 - 15:30SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BNE Brisbane

38h 45m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,905Air Canada

Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

10:45 - 22:30BNE Brisbane-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

27h 45m2 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

08:45 - 15:30SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BNE Brisbane

38h 45m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,918Air Canada

Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

06:05 - 22:30BNE Brisbane-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

32h 25m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

08:45 - 15:30SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BNE Brisbane

38h 45m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,936Air Canada

Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

10:45 - 22:30BNE Brisbane-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

27h 45m2 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

08:45 - 08:45SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BNE Brisbane

32h 00m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl

$1,941Air Canada

Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

11:20 - 23:26SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

29h 06m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

00:35 - 09:00SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 25m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles Los Angeles

$2,107American Airlines

Sun, 28 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar

11:20 - 13:46SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

43h 26m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

00:35 - 09:00SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 25m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles Los Angeles

$2,113American Airlines

Sun, 28 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar

11:10 - 12:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

41h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Miami

06:20 - 09:00SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 40m2 stops Miami Los Angeles Los Angeles

$2,120American Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Fri, 13 Nov

12:45 - 13:10MEL Melbourne-LIR Liberia

41h 25m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl

14:20 - 09:30LIR Liberia-MEL Melbourne

50h 10m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$2,739United Airlines

Mon, 8 Feb - Fri, 12 Feb

12:45 - 13:10MEL Melbourne-LIR Liberia

41h 25m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl

14:20 - 09:30LIR Liberia-MEL Melbourne

50h 10m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$2,742United Airlines

Mon, 8 Feb - Fri, 12 Feb

10:30 - 07:15BNE Brisbane-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

36h 45m1 stop San Francisco

14:25 - 07:30SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BNE Brisbane

49h 05m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

$2,750United Airlines

Sun, 11 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov

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Qatar Airways

28 Feb

ADL22:00Adelaide

39h 21m

2 stops

SJO20:51San José Juan Santamaria Intl

4 Mar

SJO11:24San José Juan Santamaria Intl

37h 11m

2 stops

ADL17:05Adelaide

$3,455

Qatar Airways

28 Feb

ADL22:00Adelaide

39h 21m

2 stops

SJO20:51San José Juan Santamaria Intl

4 Mar

SJO11:24San José Juan Santamaria Intl

37h 11m

2 stops

ADL17:05Adelaide

$3,463

Qatar Airways

28 Feb

ADL22:00Adelaide

39h 21m

2 stops

SJO20:51San José Juan Santamaria Intl

4 Mar

SJO11:24San José Juan Santamaria Intl

37h 11m

2 stops

ADL17:05Adelaide

$3,477

American Airlines flights from Australia to Costa Rica

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American Airlines

28 Feb

SYD11:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 06m

2 stops

SJO23:26San José Juan Santamaria Intl

3 Mar

SJO00:35San José Juan Santamaria Intl

39h 25m

2 stops

SYD09:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,107

American Airlines

28 Feb

SYD11:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

43h 26m

2 stops

SJO13:46San José Juan Santamaria Intl

3 Mar

SJO00:35San José Juan Santamaria Intl

39h 25m

2 stops

SYD09:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,113

American Airlines

29 Oct

SYD11:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

41h 50m

2 stops

SJO12:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl

13 Nov

SJO06:20San José Juan Santamaria Intl

33h 40m

2 stops

SYD09:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,120

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BrisbaneSan José

BNE Brisbane - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

BNESJO

Brisbane

Thu 12/11

10:45-22:30

2 stops27h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/12

08:45-15:30

3 stops38h 45m

$1,905

BrisbaneSan José

BNE Brisbane - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

BNESJO

Brisbane

Thu 12/11

10:45-22:30

2 stops27h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/12

08:45-15:30

3 stops38h 45m

$1,918

BrisbaneSan José

BNE Brisbane - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

BNESJO

Brisbane

Thu 12/11

06:05-22:30

3 stops32h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/12

08:45-15:30

3 stops38h 45m

$1,936

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BrisbaneSan José

BNE Brisbane - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

BNESJO

Brisbane

Thu 12/11

10:45-22:30

2 stops27h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/12

08:45-08:45

2 stops32h 00m

$1,941

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 28/2

11:20-23:26

2 stops29h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/3

00:35-09:00

2 stops39h 25m

$2,107

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 28/2

11:20-13:46

2 stops43h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/3

00:35-09:00

2 stops39h 25m

$2,113

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/10

11:10-12:00

2 stops41h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 13/11

06:20-09:00

2 stops33h 40m

$2,120

MelbourneLiberia

MEL Melbourne - LIR Liberia

MELLIR

Melbourne

Mon 8/2

12:45-13:10

2 stops41h 25m

Liberia

Fri 12/2

14:20-09:30

2 stops50h 10m

$2,739

MelbourneLiberia

MEL Melbourne - LIR Liberia

MELLIR

Melbourne

Mon 8/2

12:45-13:10

2 stops41h 25m

Liberia

Fri 12/2

14:20-09:30

2 stops50h 10m

$2,742

BrisbaneSan José

BNE Brisbane - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

BNESJO

Brisbane

Sun 11/10

10:30-07:15

1 stop36h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/11

14:25-07:30

2 stops49h 05m

$2,750

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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 $1,980. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of March, then book flights to Costa Rica from Australia during May instead. Flights to Costa Rica in May, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around $2,088.

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Best price found	$1,389
Fastest flight time	23h 55m
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The best one-way flight to Costa Rica from Australia in the past 72 hours is $1,389. The best return flight deal from Australia to Costa Rica found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,905.

The fastest flight from Australia to Costa Rica takes 23h 55m

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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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 September 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.

Best airlines flying from Australia to Costa Rica

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,884	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,051 reviews		Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $2,540	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,207 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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