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$2,005 Cheap flights to Costa Rica

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Flights to San José

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Multiple Airlines
11 Oct
SYD
35h 49m
3 stops
SJO
18 Oct
SJO
49h 17m
3 stops
SYD
$2,005
Multiple Airlines
1 Nov
MEL
35h 45m
3 stops
SJO
30 Nov
SJO
38h 00m
3 stops
MEL
$2,028
American Airlines
4 Nov
BNE
65h 00m
2 stops
SJO
7 Nov
SJO
54h 50m
2 stops
BNE
$2,088
Multiple Airlines
15 Oct
MEL
34h 59m
3 stops
SJO
28 Oct
SJO
39h 22m
3 stops
MEL
$2,091
American Airlines
29 Dec
SYD
40h 12m
2 stops
SJO
13 Jan
SJO
33h 22m
2 stops
SYD
$2,109
American Airlines
4 Nov
BNE
43h 27m
2 stops
SJO
7 Nov
SJO
23h 44m
1 stop
BNE
$2,114
American Airlines
3 Sept
SYD
42h 57m
2 stops
SJO
10 Sept
SJO
26h 05m
2 stops
SYD
$2,114
American Airlines
4 Nov
BNE
42h 42m
2 stops
SJO
7 Nov
SJO
23h 51m
1 stop
BNE
$2,115
American Airlines
4 Nov
BNE
43h 27m
2 stops
SJO
7 Nov
SJO
23h 44m
1 stop
BNE
$2,118
American Airlines
4 Nov
BNE
27h 10m
2 stops
SJO
7 Nov
SJO
48h 23m
2 stops
BNE
$2,119
American Airlines
4 Nov
BNE
43h 27m
2 stops
SJO
7 Nov
SJO
23h 44m
1 stop
BNE
$2,122
American Airlines
5 Sept
SYD
26h 43m
2 stops
SJO
12 Sept
SJO
33h 05m
2 stops
SYD
$2,128

Flights to Liberia

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American Airlines
5 Nov
BNE
68h 11m
2 stops
LIR
9 Nov
LIR
48h 57m
2 stops
BNE
$2,211
American Airlines
5 Nov
BNE
66h 40m
2 stops
LIR
9 Nov
LIR
47h 17m
2 stops
BNE
$2,352
Multiple Airlines
1 Nov
MEL
60h 00m
2 stops
LIR
24 Nov
LIR
31h 56m
1 stop
MEL
$2,511
American Airlines
5 Nov
BNE
66h 53m
2 stops
LIR
9 Nov
LIR
23h 13m
1 stop
BNE
$2,613
American Airlines
5 Nov
BNE
44h 37m
2 stops
LIR
9 Nov
LIR
48h 57m
2 stops
BNE
$2,651
American Airlines
5 Nov
BNE
66h 40m
2 stops
LIR
9 Nov
LIR
23h 20m
1 stop
BNE
$2,653
American Airlines
5 Nov
BNE
20h 55m
1 stop
LIR
9 Nov
LIR
48h 57m
2 stops
BNE
$2,658
United Airlines
8 Nov
MEL
41h 14m
2 stops
LIR
12 Nov
LIR
72h 10m
2 stops
MEL
$2,761
United Airlines
8 Nov
MEL
41h 14m
2 stops
LIR
12 Nov
LIR
72h 10m
2 stops
MEL
$2,765
United Airlines
8 Nov
MEL
41h 14m
2 stops
LIR
12 Nov
LIR
72h 10m
2 stops
MEL
$2,770
United Airlines
8 Nov
MEL
41h 14m
2 stops
LIR
12 Nov
LIR
72h 10m
2 stops
MEL
$2,771
United Airlines
30 Nov
MEL
42h 10m
2 stops
LIR
14 Dec
LIR
31h 55m
2 stops
MEL
$2,781

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Recent return flight deals from Australia to Costa Rica

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Multiple Airlines Logo
14:15 - 09:04
SYD
-
SJO
35h 49m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
04:08 - 22:25
SJO
-
SYD
49h 17m
3 stops
$2,005Multiple Airlines
Sun, 11 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
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13:55 - 08:40
MEL
-
SJO
35h 45m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
05:45 - 12:45
SJO
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MEL
38h 00m
3 stops
$2,028Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
American Airlines Logo
13:10 - 14:10
BNE
-
SJO
65h 00m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
07:00 - 05:50
SJO
-
BNE
54h 50m
2 stops
$2,088American Airlines
Wed, 4 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:20 - 08:19
MEL
-
SJO
34h 59m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:58 - 12:20
SJO
-
MEL
39h 22m
3 stops
$2,091Multiple Airlines
Thu, 15 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
American Airlines Logo
11:20 - 10:32
SYD
-
SJO
40h 12m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
06:38 - 09:00
SJO
-
SYD
33h 22m
2 stops
$2,109American Airlines
Tue, 29 Dec - Wed, 13 Jan
American Airlines Logo
09:40 - 13:07
BNE
-
SJO
43h 27m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
14:46 - 06:30
SJO
-
BNE
23h 44m
1 stop
$2,114American Airlines
Wed, 4 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov
United Airlines Logo
11:30 - 11:44
MEL
-
LIR
41h 14m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
17:20 - 10:30
LIR
-
MEL
72h 10m
2 stops
$2,761United Airlines
Sun, 8 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
United Airlines Logo
11:30 - 11:44
MEL
-
LIR
41h 14m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
17:20 - 10:30
LIR
-
MEL
72h 10m
2 stops
$2,765United Airlines
Sun, 8 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
22:00 - 14:35
ADL
-
SJO
56h 05m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
06:00 - 15:00
SJO
-
ADL
41h 30m
2 stops
$3,406Qatar Airways
Fri, 4 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep
Air Canada Logo
19:00 - 22:00
ADL
-
SJO
42h 30m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
07:10 - 13:55
SJO
-
ADL
39h 15m
3 stops
$4,669Air Canada
Fri, 4 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep

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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 23 July 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/10

14:15-09:04

3 stops35h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 18/10

04:08-22:25

3 stops49h 17m

$2,005

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

13:55-08:40

3 stops35h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 30/11

05:45-12:45

3 stops38h 00m

$2,028

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Wed 4/11

13:10-14:10

2 stops65h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/11

07:00-05:50

2 stops54h 50m

$2,088

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 15/10

14:20-08:19

3 stops34h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 28/10

03:58-12:20

3 stops39h 22m

$2,091

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/12

11:20-10:32

2 stops40h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 13/1

06:38-09:00

2 stops33h 22m

$2,109
Fastest return journey

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Wed 4/11

09:40-13:07

2 stops43h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/11

14:46-06:30

1 stop23h 44m

$2,114

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Sun 8/11

11:30-11:44

2 stops41h 14m

Liberia

Thu 12/11

17:20-10:30

2 stops72h 10m

$2,761

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Sun 8/11

11:30-11:44

2 stops41h 14m

Liberia

Thu 12/11

17:20-10:30

2 stops72h 10m

$2,765

AdelaideSan José

ADL - SJO

ADLSJO

Adelaide

Fri 4/9

22:00-14:35

2 stops56h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/9

06:00-15:00

2 stops41h 30m

$3,406

AdelaideSan José

ADL - SJO

ADLSJO

Adelaide

Fri 4/9

19:00-22:00

3 stops42h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/9

07:10-13:55

3 stops39h 15m

$4,669

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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 21h 56m on average. Another popular route from Australia to Costa Rica is flying from Melbourne to San José Juan Santamaria Intl, which will take roughly 35h 45m. 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 82% 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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Cheap Costa Rica flight deals and tips

Summary info about Costa Rica flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

$953

Best Round-Trip Price

$2,005

Fastest flight time

31h 28m
The best one-way flight price to Costa Rica from Australia in the last 5 days is $953 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The best return flight price to Costa Rica from Australia in the last 5 days is $2,005 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The fastest flight to Costa Rica from Australia takes 31h 28m (Brisbane 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 $470 with Copa Airlines, $477 with Alaska Airlines, and $1,931 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 July 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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