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Cheap flights from Australia to Costa Rica from $871

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Recent return flight deals from Australia to Costa Rica

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14:15 - 07:28SYD-SJO
34h 13m3 stops
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14:37 - 13:15SJO-SYD
29h 38m3 stops
$1,718
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Thu, 9 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
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14:45 - 07:28SYD-SJO
33h 43m3 stops
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14:37 - 12:45SJO-SYD
29h 08m3 stops
$1,821
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Sat, 11 Oct - Sat, 25 Oct
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 19:42SYD-SJO
26h 32m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
07:00 - 07:05SJO-SYD
32h 05m2 stops
$2,108American Airlines
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Sun, 21 Sep - Sun, 28 Sep
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 19:42SYD-SJO
50h 32m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
06:44 - 08:05SJO-SYD
32h 21m2 stops
$2,109American Airlines
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Fri, 5 Sep - Tue, 7 Oct
Air Canada Logo
08:00 - 22:55MEL-SJO
31h 55m3 stops
Air Canada Logo
08:35 - 13:35SJO-MEL
36h 00m3 stops
$2,322Air Canada
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Mon, 10 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov
Air Canada Logo
08:00 - 22:55MEL-SJO
31h 55m3 stops
Air Canada Logo
08:35 - 13:35SJO-MEL
36h 00m3 stops
$2,367Air Canada
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Tue, 11 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov
United Airlines Logo
11:55 - 10:44MEL-LIR
39h 49m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:20 - 09:15LIR-MEL
50h 55m2 stops
$2,829United Airlines
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Fri, 10 Oct - Fri, 17 Oct
United Airlines Logo
11:50 - 20:39SYD-SJO
25h 49m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:35 - 07:00SJO-SYD
25h 25m1 stop
$2,840United Airlines
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Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
Qatar Airways Logo
15:55 - 13:38PER-SJO
35h 43m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
13:00 - 18:40SJO-PER
39h 40m2 stops
$3,303Qatar Airways
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Wed, 8 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
22:45 - 19:42PER-SJO
58h 57m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
12:12 - 18:40SJO-PER
40h 28m2 stops
$3,417Qatar Airways
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Tue, 23 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep

United Airlines flights from Australia to Costa Rica

Our best United Airlines deals on Australia to Costa Rica flight tickets
United Airlines
10 Oct
MEL11:55Melbourne
39h 49m
2 stops
LIR10:44Liberia
17 Oct
LIR13:20Liberia
50h 55m
2 stops
MEL09:15Melbourne
$2,829
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United Airlines
10 Feb
SYD11:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
25h 49m
1 stop
SJO20:39San José Juan Santamaria Intl
24 Feb
SJO12:35San José Juan Santamaria Intl
25h 25m
1 stop
SYD07:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,840
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United Airlines
18 Jan
MEL13:00Melbourne
39h 44m
2 stops
LIR11:44Liberia
2 Feb
LIR14:20Liberia
26h 10m
2 stops
MEL09:30Melbourne
$2,841
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American Airlines flights from Australia to Costa Rica

Our best American Airlines deals on Australia to Costa Rica flight tickets
American Airlines
21 Sept
SYD09:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
26h 32m
2 stops
SJO19:42San José Juan Santamaria Intl
28 Sept
SJO07:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl
32h 05m
2 stops
SYD07:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,108
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American Airlines
5 Sept
SYD09:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
50h 32m
2 stops
SJO19:42San José Juan Santamaria Intl
7 Oct
SJO06:44San José Juan Santamaria Intl
32h 21m
2 stops
SYD08:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,109
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American Airlines
10 Feb
SYD11:15Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 45m
2 stops
SJO23:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl
24 Feb
SJO08:05San José Juan Santamaria Intl
31h 55m
2 stops
SYD09:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,111
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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 26 August 2025.
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Return

Price

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/10

14:15-07:28

3 stops34h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 16/10

14:37-13:15

3 stops29h 38m

$1,718

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/10

14:45-07:28

3 stops33h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 25/10

14:37-12:45

3 stops29h 08m

$1,821

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 21/9

09:10-19:42

2 stops26h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 28/9

07:00-07:05

2 stops32h 05m

$2,108

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/9

09:10-19:42

2 stops50h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/10

06:44-08:05

2 stops32h 21m

$2,109

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Mon 10/11

08:00-22:55

3 stops31h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 15/11

08:35-13:35

3 stops36h 00m

$2,322

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Tue 11/11

08:00-22:55

3 stops31h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 15/11

08:35-13:35

3 stops36h 00m

$2,367

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Fri 10/10

11:55-10:44

2 stops39h 49m

Liberia

Fri 17/10

13:20-09:15

2 stops50h 55m

$2,829

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/2

11:50-20:39

1 stop25h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/2

12:35-07:00

1 stop25h 25m

$2,840

PerthSan José

PER - SJO

PERSJO

Perth

Wed 8/10

15:55-13:38

2 stops35h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 15/10

13:00-18:40

2 stops39h 40m

$3,303

PerthSan José

PER - SJO

PERSJO

Perth

Tue 23/9

22:45-19:42

2 stops58h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 30/9

12:12-18:40

2 stops40h 28m

$3,417

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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 $2,576. 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 $2,692.

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 $2,904. 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 $3,360. 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 $2,843. 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 $3,160 per ticket.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Costa Rica?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Costa Rica from Australia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Costa Rica for around $2,907 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Costa Rica from Australia for as low as $2,584 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 23% on your flight if you consider stops on a Australia to Costa Rica flight.

Cheap Australia to Costa Rica flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Australia to Costa Rica

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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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  • 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
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,796Free cancellationRating
7.4
8,943 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $2,051Free cancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom $2,626Free cancellationRating
7.5
904 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $2,999Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,608 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.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Australia to Costa Rica right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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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