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Cheap flights from Australia to Costa Rica from $1,217

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Multiple Airlines Logo
13:55 - 23:59
MEL
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SJO
27h 04m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:27 - 12:25
SJO
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MEL
41h 58m2 stops
$1,878Multiple Airlines
Sat, 24 Jan - Fri, 13 Feb
Air Canada Logo
10:45 - 23:15
BNE
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SJO
52h 30m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
07:35 - 07:45
SJO
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BNE
56h 10m2 stops
$2,040Air Canada
Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
Air Canada Logo
10:45 - 14:45
BNE
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LIR
44h 00m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
15:45 - 08:45
LIR
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BNE
49h 00m2 stops
$2,043Air Canada
Wed, 4 Feb - Sun, 8 Feb
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13:45 - 23:59
MEL
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SJO
27h 14m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:16 - 12:25
SJO
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MEL
42h 09m2 stops
$2,046Multiple Airlines
Tue, 20 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
Air Canada Logo
10:45 - 14:45
BNE
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LIR
44h 00m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
15:45 - 08:45
LIR
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BNE
49h 00m2 stops
$2,052Air Canada
Wed, 4 Feb - Sun, 8 Feb
American Airlines Logo
11:20 - 19:44
SYD
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SJO
25h 24m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
07:45 - 09:00
SJO
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SYD
32h 15m2 stops
$2,094American Airlines
Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
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11:20 - 20:13
SYD
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SJO
25h 53m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
07:45 - 09:00
SJO
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SYD
32h 15m2 stops
$2,096American Airlines
Wed, 18 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
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11:20 - 22:30
SYD
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SJO
28h 10m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
07:45 - 09:00
SJO
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SYD
32h 15m2 stops
$2,100American Airlines
Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
United Airlines Logo
13:00 - 13:10
MEL
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LIR
41h 10m2 stops
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12:50 - 10:00
LIR
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MEL
28h 10m2 stops
$2,799United Airlines
Sun, 18 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
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11:30 - 12:55
MEL
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LIR
42h 25m2 stops
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14:20 - 09:30
LIR
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MEL
26h 10m2 stops
$2,802United Airlines
Sun, 18 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb

American Airlines flights from Australia to Costa Rica

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American Airlines
10 Feb
SYD11:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
25h 24m
2 stops
SJO19:44San José Juan Santamaria Intl
24 Feb
SJO07:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl
32h 15m
2 stops
SYD09:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,094
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American Airlines
18 Feb
SYD11:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
25h 53m
2 stops
SJO20:13San José Juan Santamaria Intl
22 Feb
SJO07:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl
32h 15m
2 stops
SYD09:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,096
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American Airlines
10 Feb
SYD11:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 10m
2 stops
SJO22:30San José Juan Santamaria Intl
24 Feb
SJO07:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl
32h 15m
2 stops
SYD09:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,100
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United Airlines flights from Australia to Costa Rica

Our best United Airlines deals on Australia to Costa Rica flight tickets
United Airlines
8 May
MEL10:55Melbourne
36h 20m
1 stop
SJO07:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl
16 May
SJO08:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl
31h 30m
1 stop
MEL08:15Melbourne
$2,796
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United Airlines
18 Jan
MEL13:00Melbourne
41h 10m
2 stops
LIR13:10Liberia
2 Feb
LIR12:50Liberia
28h 10m
2 stops
MEL10:00Melbourne
$2,799
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United Airlines
7 May
MEL10:55Melbourne
40h 43m
2 stops
SJO11:38San José Juan Santamaria Intl
11 May
SJO07:55San José Juan Santamaria Intl
31h 35m
2 stops
MEL07:30Melbourne
$2,800
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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 7 December 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sat 24/1

13:55-23:59

2 stops27h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 13/2

01:27-12:25

2 stops41h 58m

$1,878

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Thu 5/3

10:45-23:15

2 stops52h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/3

07:35-07:45

2 stops56h 10m

$2,040

BrisbaneLiberia

BNE - LIR

BNELIR

Brisbane

Wed 4/2

10:45-14:45

2 stops44h 00m

Liberia

Sun 8/2

15:45-08:45

2 stops49h 00m

$2,043

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Tue 20/1

13:45-23:59

2 stops27h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/1

01:16-12:25

2 stops42h 09m

$2,046

BrisbaneLiberia

BNE - LIR

BNELIR

Brisbane

Wed 4/2

10:45-14:45

2 stops44h 00m

Liberia

Sun 8/2

15:45-08:45

2 stops49h 00m

$2,052

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

07:45-09:00

2 stops32h 15m

$2,094

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/2

11:20-20:13

2 stops25h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 22/2

07:45-09:00

2 stops32h 15m

$2,096

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/2

11:20-22:30

2 stops28h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/2

07:45-09:00

2 stops32h 15m

$2,100

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

13:00-13:10

2 stops41h 10m

Liberia

Mon 2/2

12:50-10:00

2 stops28h 10m

$2,799

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

11:30-12:55

2 stops42h 25m

Liberia

Mon 2/2

14:20-09:30

2 stops26h 10m

$2,802

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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, October 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 $2,100. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to Costa Rica from Australia during July instead. Flights to Costa Rica in July, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around $2,516.

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 $2,836. 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 $3,281. 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 $2,776. 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 $3,086 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.

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Fastest flight time

23h 26m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Australia to Costa Rica takes 23h 26m
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.

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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
United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,754Free cancellationRating
7.4
9,072 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $1,911Free cancellationRating
7.1
10,510 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $2,003Free cancellationRating
7.2
11,046 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $2,928Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,676 reviews
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Why use momondo?

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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If you are simply researching potential flights to Costa Rica, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Costa Rica from Australia and alert you when they change.

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