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 29h 30m on average. Another popular route from Australia to Costa Rica is flying from Sydney to San José, which will take roughly 30h 05m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

United Airlines is the most popular carrier 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 June 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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14:15 - 08:19

SYD

SJO

35h 04m

3 stops

03:59 - 12:35

SJO

SYD

39h 36m

3 stops

$2,015Multiple Airlines

Thu, 8 Oct - Mon, 16 Nov

14:15 - 08:19

SYD

SJO

35h 04m

3 stops

03:59 - 12:35

SJO

SYD

39h 36m

3 stops

$2,028Multiple Airlines

Fri, 9 Oct - Mon, 9 Nov

14:15 - 08:19

SYD

SJO

35h 04m

3 stops

03:59 - 12:35

SJO

SYD

39h 36m

3 stops

$2,052Multiple Airlines

Thu, 8 Oct - Fri, 20 Nov

10:10 - 13:00

SYD

SJO

43h 50m

2 stops

06:22 - 09:00

SJO

SYD

33h 38m

2 stops

$2,079American Airlines

Thu, 8 Oct - Sat, 21 Nov

10:10 - 23:15

SYD

SJO

30h 05m

2 stops

05:45 - 09:00

SJO

SYD

34h 15m

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$2,091Multiple Airlines

Thu, 8 Oct - Tue, 17 Nov

09:10 - 22:38

SYD

SJO

29h 28m

2 stops

06:00 - 07:05

SJO

SYD

33h 05m

2 stops

$2,124American Airlines

Sun, 12 Jul - Mon, 3 Aug

08:30 - 13:10

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LIR

45h 40m

2 stops

09:30 - 10:00

LIR

MEL

31h 30m

1 stop

$2,785United Airlines

Thu, 19 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

13:00 - 18:37

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LIR

46h 37m

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14:20 - 09:30

LIR

MEL

50h 10m

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$2,797United Airlines

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SJO

42h 30m

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07:35 - 18:10

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ADL

42h 05m

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$3,819Air Canada

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20:00 - 22:00

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SJO

42h 30m

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07:35 - 18:10

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ADL

42h 05m

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$3,825Air Canada

Wed, 21 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

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8 Oct

SYD10:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

50h 17m

3 stops

SJO19:37San José Juan Santamaria Intl

24 Nov

SJO08:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl

31h 50m

2 stops

SYD09:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,460

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8 Oct

SYD10:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

43h 01m

3 stops

SJO12:21San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17 Nov

SJO12:35San José Juan Santamaria Intl

28h 00m

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SYD09:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,463

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8 Oct

SYD10:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

43h 01m

3 stops

SJO12:21San José Juan Santamaria Intl

17 Nov

SJO12:35San José Juan Santamaria Intl

28h 00m

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SYD09:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,470

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8 Oct

SYD10:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

43h 50m

2 stops

SJO13:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl

21 Nov

SJO06:22San José Juan Santamaria Intl

33h 38m

2 stops

SYD09:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,079

American Airlines

12 July

SYD09:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 28m

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SJO22:38San José Juan Santamaria Intl

4 Aug

SJO15:37San José Juan Santamaria Intl

47h 28m

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SYD07:05Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,124

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9 Oct

SYD10:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

44h 48m

2 stops

SJO13:58San José Juan Santamaria Intl

21 Nov

SJO14:39San José Juan Santamaria Intl

34h 21m

2 stops

SYD18:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,162

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Thu 8/10

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Mon 16/11

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3 stops39h 36m

$2,015

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14:15-08:19

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3 stops39h 36m

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03:59-12:35

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 21/11

06:22-09:00

2 stops33h 38m

$2,079

SydneySan José

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/10

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San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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2 stops34h 15m

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

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2 stops29h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

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06:00-07:05

2 stops33h 05m

$2,124

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08:30-13:10

2 stops45h 40m

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Sun 22/11

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1 stop31h 30m

$2,785

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Melbourne

Thu 19/11

13:00-18:37

2 stops46h 37m

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Sun 22/11

14:20-09:30

2 stops50h 10m

$2,797

AdelaideSan José

ADL - SJO

ADLSJO

Adelaide

Wed 21/10

20:00-22:00

3 stops42h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 25/10

07:35-18:10

3 stops42h 05m

$3,819

AdelaideSan José

ADL - SJO

ADLSJO

Adelaide

Wed 21/10

20:00-22:00

3 stops42h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 25/10

07:35-18:10

3 stops42h 05m

$3,825

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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 $1,757. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of March, then book flights to Costa Rica from Australia during January instead. Flights to Costa Rica in January, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around $1,897.

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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 June 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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