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 Brisbane and flying into San José (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 24h 59m on average. Another popular route from Australia to Costa Rica is flying from Sydney to San José, which will take roughly 26h 15m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

Which airlines fly to Costa Rica?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Costa Rica from Australia according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 69% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Costa Rica. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Costa Rica on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Air Canada, American Airlines, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating 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 December 2025, there are 4 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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13:25 - 23:42

MEL

SJO

26h 17m2 stops

01:06 - 12:05

SJO

MEL

42h 59m2 stops

$1,831Multiple Airlines

Wed, 22 Apr - Tue, 26 May

11:35 - 23:42

BNE

SJO

28h 07m2 stops

00:20 - 10:35

SJO

BNE

42h 15m2 stops

$1,843Multiple Airlines

Sun, 26 Apr - Tue, 5 May

11:25 - 23:42

BNE

SJO

28h 17m2 stops

00:20 - 10:25

SJO

BNE

42h 05m2 stops

$1,900Multiple Airlines

Tue, 24 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar

11:35 - 08:40

BNE

SJO

37h 05m3 stops

05:05 - 10:35

SJO

BNE

37h 30m3 stops

$2,046Multiple Airlines

Sun, 26 Apr - Wed, 6 May

10:45 - 23:15

BNE

SJO

52h 30m2 stops

08:50 - 08:45

SJO

BNE

31h 55m2 stops

$2,052Air Canada

Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan

10:45 - 23:15

BNE

SJO

52h 30m2 stops

08:50 - 08:45

SJO

BNE

31h 55m2 stops

$2,060Air Canada

Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan

11:20 - 12:43

SYD

SJO

42h 23m2 stops

07:45 - 09:00

SJO

SYD

32h 15m2 stops

$2,108American Airlines

Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb

09:40 - 14:20

BNE

LIR

20h 40m1 stop

15:23 - 06:30

LIR

BNE

23h 07m1 stop

$2,110American Airlines

Wed, 4 Feb - Sun, 8 Feb

13:00 - 18:37

MEL

LIR

46h 37m2 stops

08:35 - 10:00

LIR

MEL

56h 25m2 stops

$2,803United Airlines

Sun, 18 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb

10:55 - 07:15

MEL

SJO

36h 20m1 stop

08:45 - 08:15

SJO

MEL

31h 30m1 stop

$2,804United Airlines

Thu, 7 May - Mon, 11 May

LATAM Airlines flights from Australia to Costa Rica

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22 Jan

PER22:55Perth

54h 40m

3 stops

SJO15:35San José Juan Santamaria Intl

11 Mar

SJO17:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl

51h 05m

3 stops

PER10:05Perth

$4,430

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30 Dec

MEL12:30Melbourne

44h 05m

2 stops

SJO15:35San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12 Jan

SJO17:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl

43h 25m

2 stops

MEL05:25Melbourne

$4,528

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22 Jan

PER22:55Perth

54h 40m

3 stops

SJO15:35San José Juan Santamaria Intl

9 Mar

SJO17:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl

51h 05m

3 stops

PER10:05Perth

$4,718

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American Airlines

10 Feb

SYD11:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

42h 23m

2 stops

SJO12:43San José Juan Santamaria Intl

24 Feb

SJO07:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl

32h 15m

2 stops

SYD09:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,105

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American Airlines

10 Feb

SYD11:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

42h 23m

2 stops

SJO12:43San José Juan Santamaria Intl

24 Feb

SJO07:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl

32h 15m

2 stops

SYD09:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,108

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4 Feb

BNE09:40Brisbane

20h 40m

1 stop

LIR14:20Liberia

8 Feb

LIR15:23Liberia

23h 07m

1 stop

BNE06:30Brisbane

$2,110

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MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 22/4

13:25-23:42

2 stops26h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 26/5

01:06-12:05

2 stops42h 59m

$1,831

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Sun 26/4

11:35-23:42

2 stops28h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/5

00:20-10:35

2 stops42h 15m

$1,843

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Tue 24/3

11:25-23:42

2 stops28h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 30/3

00:20-10:25

2 stops42h 05m

$1,900

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Sun 26/4

11:35-08:40

3 stops37h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/5

05:05-10:35

3 stops37h 30m

$2,046

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Thu 22/1

10:45-23:15

2 stops52h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/1

08:50-08:45

2 stops31h 55m

$2,052

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Thu 22/1

10:45-23:15

2 stops52h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/1

08:50-08:45

2 stops31h 55m

$2,060

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/2

11:20-12:43

2 stops42h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/2

07:45-09:00

2 stops32h 15m

$2,108

BrisbaneLiberia

BNE - LIR

BNELIR

Brisbane

Wed 4/2

09:40-14:20

1 stop20h 40m

Liberia

Sun 8/2

15:23-06:30

1 stop23h 07m

$2,110

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

13:00-18:37

2 stops46h 37m

Liberia

Mon 2/2

08:35-10:00

2 stops56h 25m

$2,803

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 7/5

10:55-07:15

1 stop36h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/5

08:45-08:15

1 stop31h 30m

$2,804

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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 $2,104. 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 $2,519.

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 $2,840. 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 $3,286. 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 $2,780. 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 $3,091 per ticket.

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Fastest flight time	24h 59m
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The fastest flight from Australia to Costa Rica takes 24h 59m

Direct flights go from Australia to Costa Rica on Tuesday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 40 airports in Costa Rica. From Australia there are direct flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

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As of December 2025, there are 4 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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American Airlines	PriceFrom $2,006	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,049 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $2,933	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,683 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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