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

Qatar Airways, Air Canada, and WestJet are the most popular carriers 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 29h. 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.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Costa Rica?

As of October 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 - 12:50BNE Brisbane-LIR Liberia

43h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

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

23h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,081American Airlines

Sat, 27 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar

09:40 - 14:32BNE Brisbane-LIR Liberia

44h 52m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

15:35 - 06:30LIR Liberia-BNE Brisbane

46h 55m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,081American Airlines

Sat, 27 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar

09:40 - 14:32BNE Brisbane-LIR Liberia

44h 52m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

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

23h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,081American Airlines

Sat, 27 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar

09:40 - 12:50BNE Brisbane-LIR Liberia

43h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

15:35 - 06:30LIR Liberia-BNE Brisbane

46h 55m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,081American Airlines

Sat, 27 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar

13:55 - 07:45MEL Melbourne-LIR Liberia

34h 50m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles

10:00 - 09:30LIR Liberia-MEL Melbourne

30h 30m1 stop Los Angeles

$2,112Multiple Airlines

Fri, 5 Mar - Wed, 10 Mar

22:45 - 07:45MEL Melbourne-LIR Liberia

26h 00m1 stop Los Angeles

10:00 - 09:30LIR Liberia-MEL Melbourne

30h 30m1 stop Los Angeles

$2,222Multiple Airlines

Fri, 5 Mar - Wed, 10 Mar

19:15 - 13:43SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

35h 28m2 stops Auckland Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

15:08 - 14:50SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 42m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Auckland Intl

$2,393Multiple Airlines

Wed, 9 Dec - Mon, 21 Dec

11:20 - 13:10BNE Brisbane-LIR Liberia

41h 50m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl

08:45 - 07:30LIR Liberia-BNE Brisbane

54h 45m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

$2,739United Airlines

Fri, 4 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec

11:30 - 11:54MEL Melbourne-LIR Liberia

41h 24m2 stops Los Angeles Newark

14:20 - 10:30LIR Liberia-MEL Melbourne

51h 10m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

$2,747United Airlines

Mon, 8 Feb - Fri, 12 Feb

11:30 - 11:54MEL Melbourne-LIR Liberia

41h 24m2 stops Los Angeles Newark

17:20 - 09:30LIR Liberia-MEL Melbourne

47h 10m2 stops Newark Los Angeles

$2,749United Airlines

Mon, 8 Feb - Fri, 12 Feb

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American Airlines flights from Australia to Costa Rica

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American Airlines

27 Feb

BNE09:40Brisbane

43h 10m

1 stop

LIR12:50Liberia

3 Mar

LIR15:35Liberia

46h 55m

2 stops

BNE06:30Brisbane

$2,081

American Airlines

27 Feb

BNE09:40Brisbane

43h 10m

1 stop

LIR12:50Liberia

3 Mar

LIR15:35Liberia

46h 55m

2 stops

BNE06:30Brisbane

$2,090

American Airlines

10 Nov

SYD11:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

42h 51m

2 stops

SJO13:01San José Juan Santamaria Intl

24 Nov

SJO06:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl

34h 00m

2 stops

SYD09:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,093

Qatar Airways flights from Australia to Costa Rica

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Qatar Airways

28 Feb

PER22:45Perth

36h 32m

2 stops

SJO21:17San José Juan Santamaria Intl

3 Mar

SJO14:59San José Juan Santamaria Intl

37h 46m

2 stops

PER18:45Perth

$3,989

Qatar Airways

28 Feb

PER22:45Perth

36h 32m

2 stops

SJO21:17San José Juan Santamaria Intl

3 Mar

SJO14:59San José Juan Santamaria Intl

37h 46m

2 stops

PER18:45Perth

$3,990

Qatar Airways

28 Feb

PER22:45Perth

36h 32m

2 stops

SJO21:17San José Juan Santamaria Intl

3 Mar

SJO14:59San José Juan Santamaria Intl

37h 46m

2 stops

PER18:45Perth

$4,006

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Sat 27/2

09:40-12:50

1 stop43h 10m

Liberia

Wed 3/3

15:15-06:30

1 stop23h 15m

$2,081

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BNE Brisbane - LIR Liberia

BNELIR

Brisbane

Sat 27/2

09:40-14:32

2 stops44h 52m

Liberia

Wed 3/3

15:35-06:30

2 stops46h 55m

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BNE Brisbane - LIR Liberia

BNELIR

Brisbane

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09:40-14:32

2 stops44h 52m

Liberia

Wed 3/3

15:15-06:30

1 stop23h 15m

$2,081

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BNE Brisbane - LIR Liberia

BNELIR

Brisbane

Sat 27/2

09:40-12:50

1 stop43h 10m

Liberia

Wed 3/3

15:35-06:30

2 stops46h 55m

$2,081

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MEL Melbourne - LIR Liberia

MELLIR

Melbourne

Fri 5/3

13:55-07:45

2 stops34h 50m

Liberia

Wed 10/3

10:00-09:30

1 stop30h 30m

$2,112

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MEL Melbourne - LIR Liberia

MELLIR

Melbourne

Fri 5/3

22:45-07:45

1 stop26h 00m

Liberia

Wed 10/3

10:00-09:30

1 stop30h 30m

$2,222

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/12

19:15-13:43

2 stops35h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 21/12

15:08-14:50

2 stops30h 42m

$2,393

BrisbaneLiberia

BNE Brisbane - LIR Liberia

BNELIR

Brisbane

Fri 4/12

11:20-13:10

2 stops41h 50m

Liberia

Mon 14/12

08:45-07:30

2 stops54h 45m

$2,739

MelbourneLiberia

MEL Melbourne - LIR Liberia

MELLIR

Melbourne

Mon 8/2

11:30-11:54

2 stops41h 24m

Liberia

Fri 12/2

14:20-10:30

2 stops51h 10m

$2,747

MelbourneLiberia

MEL Melbourne - LIR Liberia

MELLIR

Melbourne

Mon 8/2

11:30-11:54

2 stops41h 24m

Liberia

Fri 12/2

17:20-09:30

2 stops47h 10m

$2,749

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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 $2,021. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of March, then book flights to Costa Rica from Australia during May instead. Flights to Costa Rica in May, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around $2,131.

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The best one-way flight to Costa Rica from Australia in the past 72 hours is $1,076. The best return flight deal from Australia to Costa Rica found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $2,081.

The fastest flight from Australia to Costa Rica takes 23h 14m

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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 October 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 $1,923	Free cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,186 reviews		Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $2,593	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,404 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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