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$1,818 Cheap flights to Costa Rica

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Multiple Airlines
11 Aug
SYD
26h 31m
2 stops
SJO
17 Aug
SJO
53h 04m
2 stops
SYD
$1,818
Multiple Airlines
11 Nov
SYD
26h 08m
2 stops
SJO
17 Nov
SJO
41h 52m
2 stops
SYD
$1,829
Multiple Airlines
11 Aug
SYD
26h 31m
2 stops
SJO
17 Aug
SJO
42h 44m
2 stops
SYD
$1,899
Multiple Airlines
11 Aug
SYD
33h 31m
2 stops
SJO
17 Aug
SJO
42h 44m
2 stops
SYD
$1,905
Multiple Airlines
11 Aug
SYD
40h 37m
3 stops
SJO
18 Aug
SJO
39h 42m
3 stops
SYD
$1,938
Multiple Airlines
9 Nov
SYD
46h 25m
3 stops
SJO
14 Nov
SJO
37h 50m
3 stops
SYD
$1,945
Multiple Airlines
11 Aug
SYD
42h 04m
3 stops
SJO
18 Aug
SJO
50h 17m
3 stops
SYD
$1,957
Multiple Airlines
11 Aug
SYD
42h 04m
3 stops
SJO
18 Aug
SJO
50h 02m
3 stops
SYD
$1,977
Multiple Airlines
7 Aug
MEL
26h 16m
2 stops
SJO
13 Aug
SJO
42h 54m
2 stops
MEL
$2,044
British Airways
17 Aug
SYD
44h 42m
2 stops
SJO
2 Sept
SJO
48h 09m
2 stops
SYD
$2,066
Multiple Airlines
13 Aug
BNE
36h 50m
3 stops
SJO
31 Aug
SJO
37h 30m
3 stops
BNE
$2,067
American Airlines
31 Oct
SYD
41h 54m
2 stops
SJO
4 Nov
SJO
49h 21m
2 stops
SYD
$2,068

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13:15 - 23:46
SYD
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SJO
26h 31m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:06 - 22:10
SJO
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SYD
53h 04m
2 stops
$1,818Multiple Airlines
Tue, 11 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug
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14:00 - 23:08
SYD
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SJO
26h 08m
2 stops
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01:43 - 12:35
SJO
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SYD
41h 52m
2 stops
$1,829Multiple Airlines
Wed, 11 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:15 - 23:46
SYD
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SJO
26h 31m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:06 - 11:50
SJO
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SYD
42h 44m
2 stops
$1,899Multiple Airlines
Tue, 11 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug
British Airways Logo
09:10 - 13:52
SYD
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SJO
44h 42m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
14:56 - 07:05
SJO
-
SYD
48h 09m
2 stops
$2,066British Airways
Mon, 17 Aug - Wed, 2 Sep
American Airlines Logo
11:15 - 12:09
SYD
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SJO
41h 54m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
14:39 - 09:00
SJO
-
SYD
49h 21m
2 stops
$2,068American Airlines
Sat, 31 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
Air Canada Logo
10:00 - 19:37
BNE
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SJO
25h 37m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
07:55 - 07:05
SJO
-
BNE
31h 10m
2 stops
$2,510Air Canada
Fri, 2 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 12:21
MEL
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SJO
41h 26m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
05:40 - 09:30
SJO
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MEL
34h 50m
2 stops
$2,791United Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Sat, 31 Oct
American Airlines Logo
23:45 - 13:58
PER
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SJO
52h 13m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:57 - 11:15
SJO
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PER
32h 18m
2 stops
$2,933American Airlines
Tue, 13 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
United Airlines Logo
07:40 - 07:15
ADL
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SJO
40h 05m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
07:45 - 13:55
SJO
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ADL
37h 40m
2 stops
$3,134United Airlines
Wed, 21 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
Air Canada Logo
22:55 - 19:37
PER
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SJO
34h 42m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
07:45 - 21:35
SJO
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PER
47h 50m
3 stops
$3,249Air Canada
Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 27 Oct

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Cheapest return flight

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/8

13:15-23:46

2 stops26h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 17/8

01:06-22:10

2 stops53h 04m

$1,818

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/11

14:00-23:08

2 stops26h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/11

01:43-12:35

2 stops41h 52m

$1,829

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/8

13:15-23:46

2 stops26h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 17/8

01:06-11:50

2 stops42h 44m

$1,899

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/8

09:10-13:52

2 stops44h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/9

14:56-07:05

2 stops48h 09m

$2,066

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/10

11:15-12:09

2 stops41h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/11

14:39-09:00

2 stops49h 21m

$2,068
Fastest return journey

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Fri 2/10

10:00-19:37

2 stops25h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/10

07:55-07:05

2 stops31h 10m

$2,510

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Tue 1/9

10:55-12:21

2 stops41h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 31/10

05:40-09:30

2 stops34h 50m

$2,791

PerthSan José

PER - SJO

PERSJO

Perth

Tue 13/10

23:45-13:58

2 stops52h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 28/10

12:57-11:15

2 stops32h 18m

$2,933

AdelaideSan José

ADL - SJO

ADLSJO

Adelaide

Wed 21/10

07:40-07:15

2 stops40h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 25/10

07:45-13:55

2 stops37h 40m

$3,134

PerthSan José

PER - SJO

PERSJO

Perth

Tue 13/10

22:55-19:37

3 stops34h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 27/10

07:45-21:35

3 stops47h 50m

$3,249

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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 Sydney Kingsford Smith and flying into San José Juan Santamaria Intl (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 30h 05m on average. Another popular route from Australia to Costa Rica is flying from Melbourne to San José Juan Santamaria Intl, which will take roughly 41h 26m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What are the most popular cities to visit in Costa Rica?

For momondo users, the most popular city in Costa Rica is San José, which is visited about 83% more often than any other city in Costa Rica. Other very common cities that our users travel to are Liberia and Cobano.

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Summary info about Costa Rica flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

$1,143

Best Round-Trip Price

$1,818

Fastest flight time

38h 05m
The best one-way flight price to Costa Rica from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,143 (Melbourne to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The best round-trip flight price to Costa Rica from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,818 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The fastest flight to Costa Rica from Australia takes 38h 05m (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 $484 with Alaska Airlines, $645 with Copa Airlines, and $1,957 with American Airlines.

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 89% 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 4 as of June 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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