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$1,963 Cheap flights to Costa Rica

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Flights to San José

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Multiple Airlines
5 May
SYD
26h 30m
2 stops
SJO
23 May
SJO
42h 57m
2 stops
SYD
$1,963
American Airlines
6 June
SYD
29h 32m
2 stops
SJO
10 June
SJO
39h 06m
2 stops
SYD
$2,110
American Airlines
6 June
SYD
26h 14m
2 stops
SJO
10 June
SJO
39h 06m
2 stops
SYD
$2,111
American Airlines
6 June
SYD
29h 32m
2 stops
SJO
10 June
SJO
32h 05m
2 stops
SYD
$2,113
Multiple Airlines
21 May
MEL
26h 03m
2 stops
SJO
27 May
SJO
43h 07m
2 stops
MEL
$2,114
Multiple Airlines
21 May
MEL
34h 51m
3 stops
SJO
28 May
SJO
39h 50m
3 stops
MEL
$2,157
Multiple Airlines
3 June
SYD
37h 21m
2 stops
SJO
9 June
SJO
38h 24m
1 stop
SYD
$2,164
Multiple Airlines
3 June
SYD
21h 43m
1 stop
SJO
9 June
SJO
38h 24m
1 stop
SYD
$2,171
Multiple Airlines
3 June
SYD
45h 25m
2 stops
SJO
9 June
SJO
42h 59m
2 stops
SYD
$2,290
Multiple Airlines
5 May
MEL
29h 30m
2 stops
SJO
13 May
SJO
33h 40m
2 stops
MEL
$2,419
Multiple Airlines
5 May
MEL
29h 30m
2 stops
SJO
16 May
SJO
37h 52m
1 stop
MEL
$2,424
Multiple Airlines
5 May
MEL
29h 30m
2 stops
SJO
14 May
SJO
33h 00m
2 stops
MEL
$2,426

Flights to Liberia

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United Airlines
2 June
BNE
44h 49m
2 stops
LIR
9 June
LIR
47h 03m
2 stops
BNE
$3,217
American Airlines
9 May
MEL
41h 43m
2 stops
LIR
13 May
LIR
48h 05m
2 stops
MEL
$3,505
American Airlines
9 May
MEL
41h 39m
2 stops
LIR
13 May
LIR
48h 35m
2 stops
MEL
$3,506
American Airlines
9 May
MEL
41h 43m
2 stops
LIR
13 May
LIR
48h 05m
2 stops
MEL
$3,509
American Airlines
9 May
MEL
41h 39m
2 stops
LIR
13 May
LIR
48h 05m
2 stops
MEL
$3,510

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Recent return flight deals from Australia to Costa Rica

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Multiple Airlines Logo
13:15 - 23:45
SYD
-
SJO
26h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:53 - 11:50
SJO
-
SYD
42h 57m
2 stops
$1,963Multiple Airlines
Tue, 5 May - Sat, 23 May
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 22:42
SYD
-
SJO
29h 32m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
23:59 - 07:05
SJO
-
SYD
39h 06m
2 stops
$2,110American Airlines
Sat, 6 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 19:24
SYD
-
SJO
26h 14m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
23:59 - 07:05
SJO
-
SYD
39h 06m
2 stops
$2,111American Airlines
Sat, 6 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 22:42
SYD
-
SJO
29h 32m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
07:00 - 07:05
SJO
-
SYD
32h 05m
2 stops
$2,113American Airlines
Sat, 6 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:30 - 23:33
MEL
-
SJO
26h 03m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:53 - 12:00
SJO
-
MEL
43h 07m
2 stops
$2,114Multiple Airlines
Thu, 21 May - Wed, 27 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:30 - 08:21
MEL
-
SJO
34h 51m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
04:10 - 12:00
SJO
-
MEL
39h 50m
3 stops
$2,157Multiple Airlines
Thu, 21 May - Thu, 28 May
United Airlines Logo
10:20 - 07:15
SYD
-
SJO
36h 55m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
08:45 - 06:55
SJO
-
SYD
30h 10m
1 stop
$2,756United Airlines
Tue, 5 May - Sun, 24 May
United Airlines Logo
10:30 - 15:19
BNE
-
LIR
44h 49m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
15:27 - 06:30
LIR
-
BNE
47h 03m
2 stops
$3,217United Airlines
Tue, 2 Jun - Tue, 9 Jun
Air Canada Logo
15:00 - 22:00
PER
-
SJO
45h 00m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
07:10 - 16:00
SJO
-
PER
42h 50m
3 stops
$6,317Air Canada
Sun, 11 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
Air Canada Logo
22:55 - 22:00
PER
-
SJO
37h 05m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
07:10 - 14:45
SJO
-
PER
41h 35m
3 stops
$6,321Air Canada
Sun, 11 Oct - Wed, 14 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 21 April 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/5

13:15-23:45

2 stops26h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 23/5

00:53-11:50

2 stops42h 57m

$1,963

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/6

09:10-22:42

2 stops29h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/6

23:59-07:05

2 stops39h 06m

$2,110

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/6

09:10-19:24

2 stops26h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/6

23:59-07:05

2 stops39h 06m

$2,111
Fastest return journey

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/6

09:10-22:42

2 stops29h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/6

07:00-07:05

2 stops32h 05m

$2,113

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 21/5

13:30-23:33

2 stops26h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 27/5

00:53-12:00

2 stops43h 07m

$2,114

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 21/5

13:30-08:21

3 stops34h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 28/5

04:10-12:00

3 stops39h 50m

$2,157

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/5

10:20-07:15

1 stop36h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 24/5

08:45-06:55

1 stop30h 10m

$2,756

BrisbaneLiberia

BNE - LIR

BNELIR

Brisbane

Tue 2/6

10:30-15:19

2 stops44h 49m

Liberia

Tue 9/6

15:27-06:30

2 stops47h 03m

$3,217

PerthSan José

PER - SJO

PERSJO

Perth

Sun 11/10

15:00-22:00

3 stops45h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 14/10

07:10-16:00

3 stops42h 50m

$6,317

PerthSan José

PER - SJO

PERSJO

Perth

Sun 11/10

22:55-22:00

3 stops37h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 14/10

07:10-14:45

3 stops41h 35m

$6,321

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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 58% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Costa Rica. Keep in mind that there are 3 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

$1,082

Best Round-Trip Price

$1,963

Fastest flight time

33h 23m
The best one-way flight price to Costa Rica from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,082 (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 $1,963 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The fastest flight to Costa Rica from Australia takes 33h 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 $466 with Alaska Airlines, $621 with Copa Airlines, and $1,886 with American Airlines.

Which airlines fly to Costa Rica?

Of the 3 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 58% 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 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 5 as of April 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 $2,157
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Brisbane to Liberia flightsfrom $3,217
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Perth to San José flightsfrom $4,072
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