Cheap flights from Australia to Costa Rica from $1,198

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13:25 - 23:33
MEL
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SJO
26h 08m
2 stops
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00:53 - 12:00
SJO
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MEL
43h 07m
2 stops
$1,908Multiple Airlines
Tue, 19 May - Mon, 25 May
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13:15 - 23:33
SYD
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SJO
26h 18m
2 stops
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00:53 - 11:50
SJO
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SYD
42h 57m
2 stops
$1,999Multiple Airlines
Sat, 16 May - Fri, 22 May
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13:15 - 23:33
SYD
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SJO
26h 18m
2 stops
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00:53 - 11:50
SJO
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SYD
42h 57m
2 stops
$2,037Multiple Airlines
Tue, 19 May - Mon, 25 May
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09:10 - 21:36
SYD
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SJO
28h 26m
2 stops
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15:08 - 07:05
SJO
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SYD
47h 57m
2 stops
$2,106American Airlines
Sun, 17 May - Thu, 21 May
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09:10 - 21:36
SYD
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SJO
28h 26m
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06:30 - 07:05
SJO
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SYD
32h 35m
2 stops
$2,121American Airlines
Fri, 1 May - Fri, 15 May
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09:10 - 22:42
SYD
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SJO
29h 32m
2 stops
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06:00 - 07:05
SJO
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SYD
33h 05m
2 stops
$2,124American Airlines
Wed, 27 May - Fri, 19 Jun
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10:55 - 11:53
MEL
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LIR
40h 58m
2 stops
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15:27 - 07:30
LIR
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MEL
48h 03m
2 stops
$2,750United Airlines
Fri, 8 May - Sun, 10 May
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10:55 - 11:53
MEL
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LIR
40h 58m
2 stops
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15:27 - 08:15
LIR
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MEL
48h 48m
2 stops
$2,756United Airlines
Fri, 8 May - Sun, 10 May
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10:55 - 11:53
MEL
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LIR
40h 58m
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15:27 - 07:30
LIR
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MEL
48h 03m
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$2,758United Airlines
Fri, 8 May - Sun, 10 May
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10:55 - 12:10
MEL
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LIR
41h 15m
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MEL
48h 03m
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$2,780United Airlines
Fri, 8 May - Sun, 10 May

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
40h 58m
2 stops
LIR11:53Liberia
10 May
LIR15:27Liberia
48h 48m
2 stops
MEL08:15Melbourne
$2,756
United Airlines
8 May
MEL10:55Melbourne
40h 58m
2 stops
LIR11:53Liberia
10 May
LIR15:27Liberia
48h 03m
2 stops
MEL07:30Melbourne
$2,758
United Airlines
8 May
MEL10:55Melbourne
41h 15m
2 stops
LIR12:10Liberia
10 May
LIR15:27Liberia
48h 03m
2 stops
MEL07:30Melbourne
$2,780

American Airlines flights from Australia to Costa Rica

Our best American Airlines deals on Australia to Costa Rica flight tickets
American Airlines
17 May
SYD09:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 26m
2 stops
SJO21:36San José Juan Santamaria Intl
21 May
SJO15:08San José Juan Santamaria Intl
47h 57m
2 stops
SYD07:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,106
American Airlines
1 May
SYD09:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 26m
2 stops
SJO21:36San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15 May
SJO06:30San José Juan Santamaria Intl
32h 35m
2 stops
SYD07:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,121
American Airlines
27 May
SYD09:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
29h 32m
2 stops
SJO22:42San José Juan Santamaria Intl
19 June
SJO06:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl
33h 05m
2 stops
SYD07:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,124

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MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Tue 19/5

13:25-23:33

2 stops26h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

00:53-12:00

2 stops43h 07m

$1,908

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/5

13:15-23:33

2 stops26h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 22/5

00:53-11:50

2 stops42h 57m

$1,999

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 19/5

13:15-23:33

2 stops26h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

00:53-11:50

2 stops42h 57m

$2,037

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

09:10-21:36

2 stops28h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 21/5

15:08-07:05

2 stops47h 57m

$2,106
Fastest return journey

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/5

09:10-21:36

2 stops28h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 15/5

06:30-07:05

2 stops32h 35m

$2,121

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/5

09:10-22:42

2 stops29h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 19/6

06:00-07:05

2 stops33h 05m

$2,124

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

10:55-11:53

2 stops40h 58m

Liberia

Sun 10/5

15:27-07:30

2 stops48h 03m

$2,750

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

10:55-11:53

2 stops40h 58m

Liberia

Sun 10/5

15:27-08:15

2 stops48h 48m

$2,756

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

10:55-11:53

2 stops40h 58m

Liberia

Sun 10/5

15:27-07:30

2 stops48h 03m

$2,758

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

10:55-12:10

2 stops41h 15m

Liberia

Sun 10/5

15:27-07:30

2 stops48h 03m

$2,780

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Fastest flight time

21h 43m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Australia to Costa Rica takes 21h 43m
There are no direct flights from Australia to Costa Rica. There are no popular flight routes from Australia to Costa Rica.

Frequently asked questions about flying 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.

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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
American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,957Free cancellationRating
7.1
11,557 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $2,508Free cancellationRating
7.4
9,547 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $3,095Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,730 reviews
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