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$1,518 Cheap flights to Costa Rica

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Flights to San José

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Multiple Airlines
10 May
SYD
26h 30m
2 stops
SJO
9 June
SJO
43h 02m
2 stops
SYD
$1,780
Multiple Airlines
1 May
SYD
26h 30m
2 stops
SJO
30 May
SJO
42h 57m
2 stops
SYD
$1,783
Multiple Airlines
21 May
SYD
33h 33m
2 stops
SJO
10 June
SJO
42h 47m
2 stops
SYD
$1,848
Multiple Airlines
17 Mar
MEL
27h 23m
2 stops
SJO
19 Mar
SJO
42h 22m
2 stops
MEL
$1,900
Multiple Airlines
17 Mar
MEL
26h 30m
3 stops
SJO
20 Mar
SJO
28h 46m
3 stops
MEL
$2,046
American Airlines
22 Aug
SYD
27h 04m
2 stops
SJO
3 Sept
SJO
33h 05m
2 stops
SYD
$2,112
American Airlines
6 May
SYD
28h 26m
2 stops
SJO
10 May
SJO
39h 30m
2 stops
SYD
$2,115
American Airlines
6 May
SYD
28h 26m
2 stops
SJO
10 May
SJO
39h 30m
2 stops
SYD
$2,119
American Airlines
24 Mar
SYD
27h 23m
2 stops
SJO
3 Apr
SJO
28h 40m
2 stops
SYD
$2,120
Multiple Airlines
17 Apr
SYD
42h 30m
3 stops
SJO
23 Apr
SJO
38h 35m
1 stop
SYD
$2,126
American Airlines
25 May
SYD
26h 14m
2 stops
SJO
28 May
SJO
33h 05m
2 stops
SYD
$2,127
American Airlines
20 Mar
SYD
27h 23m
2 stops
SJO
6 Apr
SJO
33h 05m
2 stops
SYD
$2,133

Flights to Liberia

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Multiple Airlines
23 Apr
MEL
32h 50m
2 stops
LIR
7 May
LIR
32h 40m
2 stops
MEL
$1,518
Multiple Airlines
23 Apr
MEL
36h 35m
1 stop
LIR
7 May
LIR
27h 25m
1 stop
MEL
$1,995
Multiple Airlines
18 Apr
MEL
32h 50m
2 stops
LIR
25 Apr
LIR
32h 40m
2 stops
MEL
$2,079
Multiple Airlines
24 Apr
MEL
36h 35m
1 stop
LIR
5 May
LIR
32h 40m
2 stops
MEL
$2,179
Multiple Airlines
24 Apr
MEL
36h 35m
1 stop
LIR
5 May
LIR
27h 25m
1 stop
MEL
$2,211
Multiple Airlines
23 Apr
MEL
36h 35m
1 stop
LIR
7 May
LIR
34h 55m
2 stops
MEL
$2,218
Multiple Airlines
18 Apr
MEL
36h 35m
1 stop
LIR
25 Apr
LIR
51h 16m
2 stops
MEL
$2,463
Multiple Airlines
18 Apr
MEL
23h 17m
1 stop
LIR
25 Apr
LIR
27h 25m
1 stop
MEL
$2,617
United Airlines
23 Apr
MEL
41h 15m
2 stops
LIR
26 Apr
LIR
48h 03m
2 stops
MEL
$2,745
United Airlines
23 Apr
MEL
43h 30m
2 stops
LIR
26 Apr
LIR
31h 45m
1 stop
MEL
$2,747
American Airlines
16 May
MEL
37h 47m
2 stops
LIR
20 May
LIR
48h 35m
2 stops
MEL
$3,178
Multiple Airlines
24 Apr
MEL
49h 25m
2 stops
LIR
5 May
LIR
39h 25m
2 stops
MEL
$3,205

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13:30 - 06:20
MEL
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LIR
32h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:20 - 12:00
LIR
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MEL
32h 40m
2 stops
$1,518Multiple Airlines
Thu, 23 Apr - Thu, 7 May
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13:15 - 23:45
SYD
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SJO
26h 30m
2 stops
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01:03 - 12:05
SJO
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SYD
43h 02m
2 stops
$1,780Multiple Airlines
Sun, 10 May - Tue, 9 Jun
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13:15 - 23:45
SYD
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SJO
26h 30m
2 stops
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00:53 - 11:50
SJO
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SYD
42h 57m
2 stops
$1,783Multiple Airlines
Fri, 1 May - Sat, 30 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:45 - 00:08
MEL
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SJO
27h 23m
2 stops
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01:03 - 12:25
SJO
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MEL
42h 22m
2 stops
$1,900Multiple Airlines
Tue, 17 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 19:07
SYD
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SJO
25h 57m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
06:30 - 07:05
SJO
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SYD
32h 35m
2 stops
$2,112American Airlines
Fri, 1 May - Wed, 13 May
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 21:36
SYD
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SJO
28h 26m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
23:35 - 07:05
SJO
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SYD
39h 30m
2 stops
$2,115American Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Sun, 10 May
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10:55 - 12:10
MEL
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LIR
41h 15m
2 stops
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15:27 - 07:30
LIR
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MEL
48h 03m
2 stops
$2,745United Airlines
Thu, 23 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 14:25
MEL
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LIR
43h 30m
2 stops
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08:30 - 08:15
LIR
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MEL
31h 45m
1 stop
$2,747United Airlines
Thu, 23 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
Air Canada Logo
09:05 - 21:35
BNE
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SJO
52h 30m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
07:40 - 07:05
SJO
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BNE
55h 25m
2 stops
$3,201Air Canada
Mon, 27 Apr - Thu, 7 May
Air Canada Logo
20:00 - 22:00
ADL
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SJO
41h 30m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
08:00 - 11:50
SJO
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ADL
36h 20m
3 stops
$3,638Air Canada
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 7 March 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Thu 23/4

13:30-06:20

2 stops32h 50m

Liberia

Thu 7/5

11:20-12:00

2 stops32h 40m

$1,518

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/5

13:15-23:45

2 stops26h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/6

01:03-12:05

2 stops43h 02m

$1,780

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/5

13:15-23:45

2 stops26h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 30/5

00:53-11:50

2 stops42h 57m

$1,783

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Tue 17/3

13:45-00:08

2 stops27h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/3

01:03-12:25

2 stops42h 22m

$1,900
Fastest return journey

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/5

09:10-19:07

2 stops25h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 13/5

06:30-07:05

2 stops32h 35m

$2,112

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/5

09:10-21:36

2 stops28h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

23:35-07:05

2 stops39h 30m

$2,115

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Thu 23/4

10:55-12:10

2 stops41h 15m

Liberia

Sun 26/4

15:27-07:30

2 stops48h 03m

$2,745

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Thu 23/4

10:55-14:25

2 stops43h 30m

Liberia

Sun 26/4

08:30-08:15

1 stop31h 45m

$2,747

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Mon 27/4

09:05-21:35

3 stops52h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 7/5

07:40-07:05

2 stops55h 25m

$3,201

AdelaideSan José

ADL - SJO

ADLSJO

Adelaide

Sun 17/5

20:00-22:00

3 stops41h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/5

08:00-11:50

3 stops36h 20m

$3,638

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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 57% 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

$884

Best Round-Trip Price

$1,518

Fastest flight time

32h 23m
The best one-way flight price to Costa Rica from Australia in the last 72 hours is $884 (Sydney Kingsford Smith 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 $1,518 (Melbourne to Liberia).
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The fastest flight to Costa Rica from Australia takes 32h 23m (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 $472 with Alaska Airlines, $634 with Copa Airlines, and $1,924 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 57% 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 86% 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 6 as of March 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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Melbourne to San José flightsfrom $1,988
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