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$1,909 Cheap flights to Costa Rica

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Flights to San José

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Multiple Airlines
6 Aug
SYD
26h 31m
2 stops
SJO
12 Aug
SJO
42h 44m
2 stops
SYD
$1,909
Multiple Airlines
1 Nov
SYD
26h 08m
2 stops
SJO
5 Dec
SJO
41h 49m
2 stops
SYD
$1,962
Multiple Airlines
5 Aug
SYD
33h 41m
2 stops
SJO
14 Aug
SJO
53h 19m
2 stops
SYD
$1,964
Multiple Airlines
1 Nov
SYD
35h 40m
3 stops
SJO
6 Dec
SJO
37h 50m
3 stops
SYD
$1,982
Multiple Airlines
6 Aug
MEL
26h 16m
2 stops
SJO
12 Aug
SJO
42h 54m
2 stops
MEL
$2,014
British Airways
3 Oct
SYD
44h 47m
2 stops
SJO
17 Oct
SJO
47h 29m
2 stops
SYD
$2,041
Multiple Airlines
19 Aug
BNE
36h 44m
3 stops
SJO
26 Aug
SJO
38h 27m
3 stops
BNE
$2,057
American Airlines
24 Oct
SYD
42h 50m
2 stops
SJO
28 Oct
SJO
27h 00m
2 stops
SYD
$2,070
American Airlines
24 Oct
SYD
42h 50m
2 stops
SJO
28 Oct
SJO
27h 00m
2 stops
SYD
$2,072
American Airlines
15 Dec
BNE
51h 09m
2 stops
SJO
31 Dec
SJO
37h 56m
1 stop
BNE
$2,112
American Airlines
28 Dec
SYD
28h 25m
2 stops
SJO
14 Jan
SJO
50h 26m
2 stops
SYD
$2,113
American Airlines
8 Oct
SYD
26h 55m
2 stops
SJO
17 Nov
SJO
33h 00m
2 stops
SYD
$2,121

Flights to Liberia

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Multiple Airlines
30 Nov
MEL
25h 45m
2 stops
LIR
14 Dec
LIR
27h 30m
2 stops
MEL
$2,711
Multiple Airlines
30 Nov
MEL
25h 45m
2 stops
LIR
14 Dec
LIR
27h 30m
2 stops
MEL
$2,723
Multiple Airlines
30 Nov
MEL
25h 45m
2 stops
LIR
14 Dec
LIR
27h 30m
2 stops
MEL
$2,724
American Airlines
30 Nov
MEL
25h 45m
2 stops
LIR
14 Dec
LIR
33h 05m
2 stops
MEL
$2,734
American Airlines
30 Nov
MEL
45h 30m
2 stops
LIR
14 Dec
LIR
44h 50m
1 stop
MEL
$2,824
American Airlines
30 Nov
MEL
25h 45m
2 stops
LIR
14 Dec
LIR
44h 50m
1 stop
MEL
$2,832
American Airlines
30 Nov
MEL
25h 45m
2 stops
LIR
14 Dec
LIR
44h 50m
1 stop
MEL
$2,835
Multiple Airlines
20 Dec
BNE
41h 35m
2 stops
LIR
7 Jan
LIR
36h 40m
2 stops
BNE
$3,004
Air Canada
30 Nov
MEL
47h 25m
3 stops
LIR
14 Dec
LIR
57h 00m
2 stops
MEL
$3,123
Multiple Airlines
17 Dec
BNE
41h 04m
2 stops
LIR
7 Jan
LIR
36h 40m
2 stops
BNE
$3,155
American Airlines
20 Dec
BNE
37h 34m
2 stops
LIR
7 Jan
LIR
23h 20m
1 stop
BNE
$3,217
Air Canada
30 Nov
MEL
47h 25m
3 stops
LIR
14 Dec
LIR
54h 25m
3 stops
MEL
$3,420

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Recent return flight deals from Australia to Costa Rica

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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
$1,909Multiple Airlines
Thu, 6 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug
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14:00 - 23:08
SYD
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SJO
26h 08m
2 stops
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01:46 - 12:35
SJO
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SYD
41h 49m
2 stops
$1,962Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec
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06:05 - 23:46
SYD
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SJO
33h 41m
2 stops
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01:06 - 22:25
SJO
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SYD
53h 19m
2 stops
$1,964Multiple Airlines
Wed, 5 Aug - Fri, 14 Aug
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14:00 - 08:40
SYD
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SJO
35h 40m
3 stops
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05:45 - 12:35
SJO
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SYD
37h 50m
3 stops
$1,982Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec
British Airways Logo
09:10 - 13:57
SYD
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SJO
44h 47m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
15:01 - 07:30
SJO
-
SYD
47h 29m
2 stops
$2,041British Airways
Sat, 3 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
American Airlines Logo
10:10 - 12:00
SYD
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SJO
42h 50m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
13:00 - 09:00
SJO
-
SYD
27h 00m
2 stops
$2,070American Airlines
Sat, 24 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
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10:10 - 12:00
SYD
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SJO
42h 50m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
13:00 - 09:00
SJO
-
SYD
27h 00m
2 stops
$2,072American Airlines
Sat, 24 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 11:38
MEL
-
SJO
40h 43m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
08:45 - 08:15
SJO
-
MEL
31h 30m
1 stop
$2,793United Airlines
Thu, 6 Aug - Thu, 13 Aug
Air Canada Logo
07:45 - 14:10
MEL
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LIR
47h 25m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
08:35 - 10:35
LIR
-
MEL
57h 00m
2 stops
$3,094Air Canada
Mon, 30 Nov - Mon, 14 Dec
United Airlines Logo
11:40 - 11:24
BNE
-
LIR
39h 44m
3 stops
United Airlines Logo
17:15 - 07:30
LIR
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BNE
70h 15m
2 stops
$3,442United Airlines
Thu, 17 Dec - Thu, 7 Jan

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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 8 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/8

13:15-23:46

2 stops26h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/8

01:06-11:50

2 stops42h 44m

$1,909
Fastest return journey

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/11

14:00-23:08

2 stops26h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/12

01:46-12:35

2 stops41h 49m

$1,962

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/8

06:05-23:46

2 stops33h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 14/8

01:06-22:25

2 stops53h 19m

$1,964

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/11

14:00-08:40

3 stops35h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 6/12

05:45-12:35

3 stops37h 50m

$1,982

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 3/10

09:10-13:57

2 stops44h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 17/10

15:01-07:30

2 stops47h 29m

$2,041

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/10

10:10-12:00

2 stops42h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 28/10

13:00-09:00

2 stops27h 00m

$2,070

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/10

10:10-12:00

2 stops42h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 28/10

13:00-09:00

2 stops27h 00m

$2,072

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 6/8

10:55-11:38

2 stops40h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 13/8

08:45-08:15

1 stop31h 30m

$2,793

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Mon 30/11

07:45-14:10

3 stops47h 25m

Liberia

Mon 14/12

08:35-10:35

2 stops57h 00m

$3,094

BrisbaneLiberia

BNE - LIR

BNELIR

Brisbane

Thu 17/12

11:40-11:24

3 stops39h 44m

Liberia

Thu 7/1

17:15-07:30

2 stops70h 15m

$3,442

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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 26h 45m on average. Another popular route from Australia to Costa Rica is flying from Melbourne to San José Juan Santamaria Intl, which will take roughly 29h 30m. 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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Cheap Costa Rica flight deals and tips

Summary info about Costa Rica flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

$1,137

Best Round-Trip Price

$1,909

Fastest flight time

38h 05m
The best one-way flight price to Costa Rica from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,137 (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 $1,909 (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 $474 with Copa Airlines, $481 with Alaska Airlines, and $1,946 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.

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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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