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

American Airlines 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 Melbourne and flying into San José (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 26h 09m on average. Another popular route from Australia to Costa Rica is flying from Sydney to San José, which will take roughly 27h 33m. 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?

Prices for flights from Australia to Costa Rica are updated daily.

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As of August 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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09:40 - 14:33BNE Brisbane-LIR Liberia

20h 53m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

13:33 - 06:30LIR Liberia-BNE Brisbane

48h 57m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,096American Airlines

Thu, 4 Feb - Mon, 8 Feb

09:40 - 12:12BNE Brisbane-LIR Liberia

42h 32m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

13:33 - 06:30LIR Liberia-BNE Brisbane

48h 57m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,096American Airlines

Thu, 4 Feb - Mon, 8 Feb

09:40 - 14:35BNE Brisbane-LIR Liberia

20h 55m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

15:17 - 06:30LIR Liberia-BNE Brisbane

23h 13m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,104American Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov

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

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

15:54 - 09:00SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

48h 06m2 stops Miami Los Angeles Los Angeles

$2,105American Airlines

Mon, 9 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

22:15 - 23:15BNE Brisbane-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

41h 00m3 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles Guatemala City La Aurora

05:45 - 20:00SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BNE Brisbane

46h 15m3 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Los Angeles Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$2,364Multiple Airlines

Mon, 7 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

22:45 - 06:00MEL Melbourne-LIR Liberia

48h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Calgary

08:34 - 09:30LIR Liberia-MEL Melbourne

31h 56m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

$2,514Multiple Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

16:20 - 16:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

41h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi London Heathrow

17:25 - 06:55SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

68h 30m3 stops Madrid Barajas London Heathrow Singapore Changi

$2,572British Airways

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov

11:40 - 11:44BNE Brisbane-LIR Liberia

40h 04m2 stops San Francisco Newark

14:20 - 07:30LIR Liberia-BNE Brisbane

49h 10m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

$2,743United Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov

12:45 - 11:44MEL Melbourne-LIR Liberia

39h 59m2 stops San Francisco Newark

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

26h 10m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$2,750United Airlines

Thu, 4 Feb - Mon, 8 Feb

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

41h 25m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl

08:35 - 10:30LIR Liberia-MEL Melbourne

32h 55m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

$2,751United Airlines

Mon, 30 Nov - Mon, 14 Dec

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Air Canada

12 Oct

BNE10:00Brisbane

42h 21m

2 stops

SJO12:21San José Juan Santamaria Intl

10 Nov

SJO08:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl

32h 00m

2 stops

BNE08:45Brisbane

$2,822

Air Canada

5 Dec

SYD11:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 19m

2 stops

SJO20:39San José Juan Santamaria Intl

24 Dec

SJO01:15San José Juan Santamaria Intl

60h 40m

2 stops

SYD06:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,883

Air Canada

1 Nov

MEL08:00Melbourne

47h 10m

3 stops

LIR14:10Liberia

24 Nov

LIR15:10Liberia

54h 25m

3 stops

MEL14:35Melbourne

$3,031

British Airways flights from Australia to Costa Rica

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British Airways

29 Oct

SYD16:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

41h 20m

2 stops

SJO16:40San José Juan Santamaria Intl

12 Nov

SJO17:25San José Juan Santamaria Intl

68h 30m

3 stops

SYD06:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,572

British Airways

9 Oct

SYD15:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

69h 46m

3 stops

SJO20:21San José Juan Santamaria Intl

10 Nov

SJO18:40San José Juan Santamaria Intl

43h 15m

2 stops

SYD06:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,594

British Airways

9 Oct

SYD15:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

69h 46m

3 stops

SJO20:21San José Juan Santamaria Intl

10 Nov

SJO18:40San José Juan Santamaria Intl

43h 15m

2 stops

SYD06:55Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,597

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Brisbane

Thu 4/2

09:40-14:33

1 stop20h 53m

Liberia

Mon 8/2

13:33-06:30

2 stops48h 57m

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BNE Brisbane - LIR Liberia

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2 stops42h 32m

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Mon 8/2

13:33-06:30

2 stops48h 57m

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BNE Brisbane - LIR Liberia

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Brisbane

Sun 1/11

09:40-14:35

1 stop20h 55m

Liberia

Sun 8/11

15:17-06:30

1 stop23h 13m

$2,104

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/11

11:20-13:46

2 stops43h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/11

15:54-09:00

2 stops48h 06m

$2,105

BrisbaneSan José

BNE Brisbane - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

BNESJO

Brisbane

Mon 7/9

22:15-23:15

3 stops41h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 22/9

05:45-20:00

3 stops46h 15m

$2,364

MelbourneLiberia

MEL Melbourne - LIR Liberia

MELLIR

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

22:45-06:00

2 stops48h 15m

Liberia

Tue 24/11

08:34-09:30

1 stop31h 56m

$2,514

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/10

16:20-16:40

2 stops41h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/11

17:25-06:55

3 stops68h 30m

$2,572

BrisbaneLiberia

BNE Brisbane - LIR Liberia

BNELIR

Brisbane

Sun 1/11

11:40-11:44

2 stops40h 04m

Liberia

Sun 8/11

14:20-07:30

2 stops49h 10m

$2,743

MelbourneLiberia

MEL Melbourne - LIR Liberia

MELLIR

Melbourne

Thu 4/2

12:45-11:44

2 stops39h 59m

Liberia

Mon 8/2

14:20-09:30

2 stops26h 10m

$2,750

MelbourneLiberia

MEL Melbourne - LIR Liberia

MELLIR

Melbourne

Mon 30/11

12:45-13:10

2 stops41h 25m

Liberia

Mon 14/12

08:35-10:30

2 stops32h 55m

$2,751

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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 $2,007. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of March, then book flights to Costa Rica from Australia during October instead. Flights to Costa Rica in October, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around $2,134.

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The fastest flight from Australia to Costa Rica takes 26h 09m

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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 August 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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American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,909	Free cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,941 reviews		Search American Airlines flights
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