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$1,590 Cheap flights to Costa Rica

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Flights to San José

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Multiple Airlines
28 Feb
BNE
35h 27m
3 stops
SJO
7 Mar
SJO
27h 56m
3 stops
BNE
$1,590
Multiple Airlines
23 Apr
MEL
26h 15m
2 stops
SJO
29 Apr
SJO
43h 05m
2 stops
MEL
$1,721
Multiple Airlines
15 Mar
SYD
27h 08m
2 stops
SJO
15 Apr
SJO
42h 42m
2 stops
SYD
$1,845
Multiple Airlines
26 Jan
SYD
26h 59m
2 stops
SJO
28 Jan
SJO
42h 19m
2 stops
SYD
$1,932
Multiple Airlines
26 Feb
SYD
27h 07m
2 stops
SJO
4 Mar
SJO
42h 08m
2 stops
SYD
$1,935
Air Canada
2 Feb
BNE
52h 30m
2 stops
SJO
7 Feb
SJO
56h 10m
2 stops
BNE
$2,016
Multiple Airlines
23 Apr
MEL
30h 00m
1 stop
SJO
29 Apr
SJO
37h 50m
1 stop
MEL
$2,074
Multiple Airlines
22 Mar
BNE
31h 45m
2 stops
SJO
4 May
SJO
36h 05m
1 stop
BNE
$2,089
British Airways
9 Mar
SYD
27h 23m
2 stops
SJO
10 Mar
SJO
40h 25m
2 stops
SYD
$2,101
American Airlines
19 Feb
SYD
40h 04m
2 stops
SJO
23 Feb
SJO
48h 01m
2 stops
SYD
$2,104
American Airlines
19 Feb
SYD
28h 23m
2 stops
SJO
23 Feb
SJO
32h 00m
2 stops
SYD
$2,107
American Airlines
5 Feb
BNE
21h 21m
1 stop
SJO
9 Feb
SJO
31h 52m
1 stop
BNE
$2,110

Flights to Liberia

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American Airlines
29 Jan
BNE
69h 29m
2 stops
LIR
2 Feb
LIR
47h 17m
2 stops
BNE
$1,996
American Airlines
29 Jan
BNE
20h 40m
1 stop
LIR
2 Feb
LIR
23h 07m
1 stop
BNE
$2,109
American Airlines
29 Jan
BNE
20h 40m
1 stop
LIR
2 Feb
LIR
23h 07m
1 stop
BNE
$2,112
American Airlines
29 Jan
BNE
20h 40m
1 stop
LIR
2 Feb
LIR
47h 17m
2 stops
BNE
$2,115
Air Canada
29 Jan
BNE
44h 00m
2 stops
LIR
2 Feb
LIR
49h 00m
2 stops
BNE
$2,411
American Airlines
29 Jan
BNE
20h 40m
1 stop
LIR
2 Feb
LIR
33h 47m
2 stops
BNE
$2,447
American Airlines
19 Feb
MEL
25h 25m
2 stops
LIR
23 Feb
LIR
49h 58m
2 stops
MEL
$2,687
American Airlines
19 Feb
MEL
25h 25m
2 stops
LIR
23 Feb
LIR
49h 58m
2 stops
MEL
$2,690
American Airlines
19 Feb
MEL
25h 25m
2 stops
LIR
23 Feb
LIR
49h 58m
2 stops
MEL
$2,695
Air Canada
19 Feb
MEL
47h 45m
3 stops
LIR
23 Feb
LIR
54h 50m
3 stops
MEL
$5,621
Air Canada
19 Feb
MEL
47h 45m
3 stops
LIR
23 Feb
LIR
52h 50m
3 stops
MEL
$5,636

Find the cheapest flights from Australia to Costa Rica

Recent return flight deals from Australia to Costa Rica

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Multiple Airlines Logo
11:50 - 07:17
BNE
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SJO
35h 27m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:39 - 10:35
SJO
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BNE
27h 56m
3 stops
$1,590Multiple Airlines
Sat, 28 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar
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13:30 - 23:45
MEL
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SJO
26h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:55 - 12:00
SJO
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MEL
43h 05m
2 stops
$1,721Multiple Airlines
Thu, 23 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:00 - 00:08
SYD
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SJO
27h 08m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:03 - 11:45
SJO
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SYD
42h 42m
2 stops
$1,845Multiple Airlines
Sun, 15 Mar - Wed, 15 Apr
American Airlines Logo
09:40 - 15:09
BNE
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LIR
69h 29m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
15:13 - 06:30
LIR
-
BNE
47h 17m
2 stops
$1,996American Airlines
Thu, 29 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
Air Canada Logo
10:45 - 23:15
BNE
-
SJO
52h 30m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
08:35 - 08:45
SJO
-
BNE
56h 10m
2 stops
$2,016Air Canada
Mon, 2 Feb - Sat, 7 Feb
British Airways Logo
11:20 - 21:43
SYD
-
SJO
27h 23m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
23:35 - 09:00
SJO
-
SYD
40h 25m
2 stops
$2,101British Airways
Mon, 9 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
American Airlines Logo
11:20 - 10:24
SYD
-
SJO
40h 04m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
15:59 - 09:00
SJO
-
SYD
48h 01m
2 stops
$2,104American Airlines
Thu, 19 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
Air Canada Logo
10:25 - 23:05
SYD
-
SJO
53h 40m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
07:55 - 07:20
SJO
-
SYD
31h 25m
2 stops
$2,119Air Canada
Mon, 16 Mar - Mon, 13 Apr
United Airlines Logo
06:05 - 07:15
ADL
-
SJO
40h 40m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
08:45 - 11:05
SJO
-
ADL
34h 50m
2 stops
$4,754United Airlines
Sun, 17 May - Tue, 19 May
United Airlines Logo
06:05 - 07:15
ADL
-
SJO
40h 40m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
08:45 - 11:05
SJO
-
ADL
34h 50m
2 stops
$4,759United Airlines
Sun, 17 May - Tue, 19 May

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Locate flights to Costa Rica that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, momondo users made a total of 78,305 searches and data was last updated on 15 January 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Sat 28/2

11:50-07:17

3 stops35h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/3

14:39-10:35

3 stops27h 56m

$1,590

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 23/4

13:30-23:45

2 stops26h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 29/4

00:55-12:00

2 stops43h 05m

$1,721

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/3

14:00-00:08

2 stops27h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 15/4

01:03-11:45

2 stops42h 42m

$1,845

BrisbaneLiberia

BNE - LIR

BNELIR

Brisbane

Thu 29/1

09:40-15:09

2 stops69h 29m

Liberia

Mon 2/2

15:13-06:30

2 stops47h 17m

$1,996

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Mon 2/2

10:45-23:15

2 stops52h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/2

08:35-08:45

2 stops56h 10m

$2,016

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/3

11:20-21:43

2 stops27h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/3

23:35-09:00

2 stops40h 25m

$2,101

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/2

11:20-10:24

2 stops40h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/2

15:59-09:00

2 stops48h 01m

$2,104

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/3

10:25-23:05

2 stops53h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 13/4

07:55-07:20

2 stops31h 25m

$2,119

AdelaideSan José

ADL - SJO

ADLSJO

Adelaide

Sun 17/5

06:05-07:15

2 stops40h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/5

08:45-11:05

2 stops34h 50m

$4,754

AdelaideSan José

ADL - SJO

ADLSJO

Adelaide

Sun 17/5

06:05-07:15

2 stops40h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/5

08:45-11:05

2 stops34h 50m

$4,759

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Which airlines fly to Costa Rica?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Costa Rica from Australia according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 62% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Costa Rica. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Costa Rica on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Cheap Costa Rica flight deals and tips

Summary info about Costa Rica flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

$942

Best Round-Trip Price

$1,590

Fastest flight time

34h 17m
The best one-way flight price to Costa Rica from Australia in the last 72 hours is $942 (Brisbane to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The best round-trip flight price to Costa Rica from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,590 (Brisbane to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The fastest flight to Costa Rica from Australia takes 34h 17m (Sydney Kingsford Smith to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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Frequently asked questions about flying to Costa Rica

What is the cheapest flight to Costa Rica?

The cheapest flights to Costa Rica recently found by momondo users are $485 with Alaska Airlines, $1,899 with Air Canada, and $2,020 with American Airlines.

Which airlines fly to Costa Rica?

Of the 4 airlines that fly to Costa Rica, United Airlines, American Airlines and Qatar Airways happen to be the most favoured based on our user data. United Airlines is the most popular among the three airlines, with 62% of users choosing them for their travels to Costa Rica.

What is the most popular airport in Costa Rica to fly to?

San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the most popular airport in Costa Rica to fly to, with 87% of all users travelling to Costa Rica opting to take a flight into this airport. If you’re interested in staying in San José, which is the city in Costa Rica that is closest to San José Juan Santamaria Intl, then be sure to check momondo for cheap flight deals.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Costa Rica?

Prices for flights to Costa Rica refresh daily.

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

The number of operators available for flights to Costa Rica is 5 as of January 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly 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 to Costa Rica.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Costa Rica?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Costa Rica can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Costa Rica. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Costa Rica?

It is quick and easy to find flights to Costa Rica on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Costa Rica that suits you.

Can I find flights to Costa Rica with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Costa Rica on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights to Costa Rica?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Costa Rica.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Costa Rica right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to Costa Rica. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.

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