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$1,764 Cheap flights to Costa Rica

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Recent flights found to popular cities in Costa Rica

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Multiple Airlines
15 Nov
MEL
27h 23m
2 stops
SJO
5 Dec
SJO
42h 15m
2 stops
MEL
Multiple Airlines
20 Jan
MEL
26h 46m
2 stops
SJO
1 Feb
SJO
42h 59m
2 stops
MEL
Multiple Airlines
4 Mar
SYD
25h 50m
2 stops
SJO
17 Mar
SJO
42h 04m
2 stops
SYD
Multiple Airlines
20 Jan
MEL
28h 40m
2 stops
SJO
1 Feb
SJO
39h 14m
1 stop
MEL
Multiple Airlines
20 Jan
MEL
29h 01m
1 stop
SJO
1 Feb
SJO
39h 14m
1 stop
MEL
Air Canada
10 Feb
SYD
28h 55m
2 stops
SJO
24 Feb
SJO
32h 00m
2 stops
SYD
Multiple Airlines
2 Mar
SYD
25h 50m
2 stops
SJO
15 Mar
SJO
42h 04m
2 stops
SYD
Multiple Airlines
4 Feb
SYD
31h 55m
2 stops
SJO
17 Feb
SJO
35h 59m
1 stop
SYD
Multiple Airlines
20 Jan
MEL
28h 15m
2 stops
SJO
2 Feb
SJO
34h 30m
2 stops
MEL
Multiple Airlines
20 Jan
MEL
29h 01m
1 stop
SJO
2 Feb
SJO
34h 30m
2 stops
MEL
American Airlines
10 Mar
SYD
40h 40m
2 stops
SJO
13 Mar
SJO
39h 59m
2 stops
SYD
American Airlines
1 Mar
SYD
27h 15m
2 stops
SJO
18 Mar
SJO
39h 59m
2 stops
SYD
American Airlines
12 Mar
BNE
20h 19m
1 stop
LIR
16 Mar
LIR
35h 11m
2 stops
BNE
American Airlines
12 Mar
BNE
20h 19m
1 stop
LIR
16 Mar
LIR
48h 16m
2 stops
BNE
American Airlines
12 Mar
BNE
44h 30m
2 stops
LIR
16 Mar
LIR
48h 16m
2 stops
BNE
American Airlines
12 Mar
BNE
69h 15m
2 stops
LIR
16 Mar
LIR
48h 16m
2 stops
BNE
American Airlines
6 Nov
MEL
25h 18m
2 stops
LIR
18 Nov
LIR
27h 07m
2 stops
MEL
American Airlines
12 Mar
BNE
20h 19m
1 stop
LIR
16 Mar
LIR
25h 45m
1 stop
BNE
American Airlines
12 Mar
BNE
20h 19m
1 stop
LIR
16 Mar
LIR
25h 45m
1 stop
BNE
American Airlines
12 Mar
BNE
20h 19m
1 stop
LIR
16 Mar
LIR
25h 45m
1 stop
BNE
American Airlines
23 Dec
BNE
40h 06m
2 stops
LIR
31 Dec
LIR
25h 14m
1 stop
BNE
Multiple Airlines
6 Nov
MEL
25h 18m
2 stops
LIR
18 Nov
LIR
33h 27m
2 stops
MEL
American Airlines
6 Nov
MEL
25h 18m
2 stops
LIR
18 Nov
LIR
27h 07m
2 stops
MEL
American Airlines
6 Nov
MEL
25h 18m
2 stops
LIR
18 Nov
LIR
27h 07m
2 stops
MEL

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14:15 - 00:38MEL-SJO
27h 23m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:30 - 12:45SJO-MEL
42h 15m2 stops
$1,764Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 15 Nov - Fri, 5 Dec
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14:15 - 00:01MEL-SJO
26h 46m2 stops
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01:16 - 13:15SJO-MEL
42h 59m2 stops
$1,784Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 20 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
Air Canada Logo
11:20 - 23:15SYD-SJO
28h 55m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
08:35 - 09:35SJO-SYD
32h 00m2 stops
$2,027Air Canada
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Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
American Airlines Logo
11:20 - 11:00SYD-SJO
40h 40m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
00:01 - 09:00SJO-SYD
39h 59m2 stops
$2,108American Airlines
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Tue, 10 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
American Airlines Logo
11:20 - 21:35SYD-SJO
27h 15m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
00:01 - 09:00SJO-SYD
39h 59m2 stops
$2,112American Airlines
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Sun, 1 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
Air Canada Logo
11:20 - 00:05SYD-SJO
53h 45m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
07:50 - 08:35SJO-SYD
55h 45m3 stops
$2,240Air Canada
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Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
United Airlines Logo
11:30 - 16:08MEL-LIR
45h 38m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
14:20 - 09:30LIR-MEL
26h 10m2 stops
$2,828United Airlines
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Sun, 18 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
United Airlines Logo
13:00 - 12:55MEL-LIR
40h 55m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
08:35 - 09:30LIR-MEL
31h 55m2 stops
$2,831United Airlines
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Sun, 18 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 18:16ADL-SJO
46h 11m3 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
14:40 - 08:10SJO-ADL
49h 00m3 stops
$4,468Qatar Airways
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Tue, 28 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 18:16ADL-SJO
46h 11m3 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
14:40 - 08:10SJO-ADL
49h 00m3 stops
$4,482Qatar Airways
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Tue, 28 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct

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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 18 October 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

14:15-00:38

2 stops27h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/12

01:30-12:45

2 stops42h 15m

$1,764

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Tue 20/1

14:15-00:01

2 stops26h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/2

01:16-13:15

2 stops42h 59m

$1,784

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/2

11:20-23:15

2 stops28h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/2

08:35-09:35

2 stops32h 00m

$2,027

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

11:20-11:00

2 stops40h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 13/3

00:01-09:00

2 stops39h 59m

$2,108

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/3

11:20-21:35

2 stops27h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/3

00:01-09:00

2 stops39h 59m

$2,112

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

11:20-00:05

2 stops53h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/3

07:50-08:35

3 stops55h 45m

$2,240

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

11:30-16:08

2 stops45h 38m

Liberia

Mon 2/2

14:20-09:30

2 stops26h 10m

$2,828

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

13:00-12:55

2 stops40h 55m

Liberia

Mon 2/2

08:35-09:30

2 stops31h 55m

$2,831

AdelaideSan José

ADL - SJO

ADLSJO

Adelaide

Tue 28/10

12:35-18:16

3 stops46h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 30/10

14:40-08:10

3 stops49h 00m

$4,468

AdelaideSan José

ADL - SJO

ADLSJO

Adelaide

Tue 28/10

12:35-18:16

3 stops46h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 30/10

14:40-08:10

3 stops49h 00m

$4,482

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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 72% 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.

Cheapest flights to cities in Costa Rica

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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

$822

Best Round-Trip Price

$1,764

Fastest flight time

25h 50m
The best one-way flight price to Costa Rica from Australia in the last 72 hours is $822 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
The best round-trip flight price to Costa Rica from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,764 (Melbourne to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
The fastest flight to Costa Rica from Australia takes 25h 50m (Sydney Kingsford Smith to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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 $501 with Alaska Airlines, $911 with Air Canada, and $1,798 with United Airlines.

Which airlines fly to Costa Rica?

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

What is the best day of the week to fly to Costa Rica?

The best day of the week to fly to Costa Rica is Sunday due to prices being at their lowest. Flying out on a Monday should be a backup plan since this day tends to be less expensive as well. Wednesday, on the other hand, is the most expensive day to fly to Costa Rica.

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

Prices for flights to Costa Rica refresh daily.

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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.

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