How long does it take to fly to San José?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Australia, such as Melbourne or Brisbane, and flying into San José, then you can expect flight times to average 26h 09m and 27h 10m, respectively.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Australia to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

Qatar Airways and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Australia to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Australia to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport refresh daily.

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As of September 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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10:00 - 22:00BNE Brisbane-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

52h 00m2 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

08:45 - 08:45SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BNE Brisbane

32h 00m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl

$1,942Air Canada

Mon, 12 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov

10:00 - 22:00BNE Brisbane-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

52h 00m2 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

08:45 - 08:45SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BNE Brisbane

32h 00m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl

$1,944Air Canada

Mon, 12 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov

14:00 - 08:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

35h 50m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Los Angeles San Salvador El Salvador Intl

05:35 - 12:35SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

38h 00m3 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Los Angeles Los Angeles Nadi

$1,962Multiple Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

10:00 - 22:00BNE Brisbane-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

52h 00m2 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

08:45 - 08:45SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BNE Brisbane

56h 00m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl

$1,990Air Canada

Mon, 12 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov

10:10 - 12:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

42h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Miami

13:00 - 08:05SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 05m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles Los Angeles

$2,109American Airlines

Thu, 15 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

11:10 - 13:01SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

42h 51m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Miami

06:00 - 09:00SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

34h 00m2 stops Miami Los Angeles Los Angeles

$2,112American Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

11:20 - 13:57SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

43h 37m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

07:45 - 09:00SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 15m2 stops Miami Los Angeles Los Angeles

$2,115American Airlines

Thu, 14 Jan - Mon, 15 Feb

09:20 - 20:39SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

28h 19m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

12:35 - 07:00SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 25m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$2,760United Airlines

Mon, 18 Jan - Thu, 18 Feb

11:50 - 20:39SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

25h 49m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl

12:35 - 07:00SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 25m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$2,760United Airlines

Wed, 13 Jan - Wed, 17 Feb

11:20 - 20:39SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

26h 19m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Houston George Bush Intcntl

14:25 - 07:00SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 35m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$2,760United Airlines

Sat, 16 Jan - Mon, 15 Feb

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Air Canada

12 Oct

BNE10:00Brisbane

52h 00m

2 stops

SJO22:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl

10 Nov

SJO08:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl

32h 00m

2 stops

BNE08:45Brisbane

$1,944

Air Canada

12 Oct

BNE10:00Brisbane

52h 00m

2 stops

SJO22:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl

10 Nov

SJO08:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl

56h 00m

2 stops

BNE08:45Brisbane

$1,990

Air Canada

11 Oct

BNE10:00Brisbane

52h 00m

2 stops

SJO22:00San José Juan Santamaria Intl

10 Nov

SJO08:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl

32h 00m

2 stops

BNE08:45Brisbane

$2,014

United Airlines flights from Australia to San José

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United Airlines

11 Oct

BNE10:30Brisbane

25h 07m

2 stops

SJO19:37San José Juan Santamaria Intl

10 Nov

SJO23:28San José Juan Santamaria Intl

40h 02m

2 stops

BNE07:30Brisbane

$2,758

United Airlines

16 Nov

SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 19m

1 stop

SJO20:39San José Juan Santamaria Intl

24 Nov

SJO09:40San José Juan Santamaria Intl

30h 40m

1 stop

SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,762

United Airlines

5 Dec

SYD11:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

38h 12m

2 stops

SJO08:32San José Juan Santamaria Intl

25 Dec

SJO08:45San José Juan Santamaria Intl

31h 35m

2 stops

SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,764

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BNE Brisbane - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

BNESJO

Brisbane

Mon 12/10

10:00-22:00

2 stops52h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/11

08:45-08:45

2 stops32h 00m

$1,942

BrisbaneSan José

BNE Brisbane - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

BNESJO

Brisbane

Mon 12/10

10:00-22:00

2 stops52h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/11

08:45-08:45

2 stops32h 00m

$1,944

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/11

14:00-08:50

3 stops35h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/11

05:35-12:35

3 stops38h 00m

$1,962

BrisbaneSan José

BNE Brisbane - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

BNESJO

Brisbane

Mon 12/10

10:00-22:00

2 stops52h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/11

08:45-08:45

2 stops56h 00m

$1,990

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/10

10:10-12:00

2 stops42h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 21/10

13:00-08:05

2 stops26h 05m

$2,109

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/11

11:10-13:01

2 stops42h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/11

06:00-09:00

2 stops34h 00m

$2,112

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/1

11:20-13:57

2 stops43h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 15/2

07:45-09:00

2 stops32h 15m

$2,115

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/1

09:20-20:39

1 stop28h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 18/2

12:35-07:00

1 stop25h 25m

$2,760

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/1

11:50-20:39

2 stops25h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 17/2

12:35-07:00

1 stop25h 25m

$2,760

Fastest return journey

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/1

11:20-20:39

2 stops26h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 15/2

14:25-07:00

1 stop23h 35m

$2,760

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to San José. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,994. If you are unable to visit San José during the month of March, then departing from Australia during the month May is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $2,102.

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Best price found	$1,281
Fastest flight time	26h 09m
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The best one-way flight to San José from Australia in the past 72 hours is $1,281. The best return flight deal from Australia to San José found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,942.

The fastest flight from Australia to San José takes 26h 09m

There are no direct flights from Australia to San José. There are no popular flight routes from Australia to San José.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Australia to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?
As of September 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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