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Flights to San José

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Air Canada
12 Oct
BNE
52h 00m
2 stops
SJO
10 Nov
SJO
32h 00m
2 stops
BNE
$1,944
Multiple Airlines
16 Nov
SYD
35h 50m
3 stops
SJO
24 Nov
SJO
38h 00m
3 stops
SYD
$1,962
Air Canada
12 Oct
BNE
52h 00m
2 stops
SJO
10 Nov
SJO
56h 00m
2 stops
BNE
$1,990
Air Canada
11 Oct
BNE
52h 00m
2 stops
SJO
10 Nov
SJO
32h 00m
2 stops
BNE
$2,014
Air Canada
11 Oct
BNE
52h 00m
2 stops
SJO
10 Nov
SJO
32h 00m
2 stops
BNE
$2,066
Air Canada
3 Feb
BNE
51h 45m
2 stops
SJO
9 Feb
SJO
32h 00m
2 stops
BNE
$2,077
Air Canada
3 Feb
BNE
31h 55m
3 stops
SJO
9 Feb
SJO
32h 00m
2 stops
BNE
$2,112
American Airlines
16 Nov
SYD
42h 51m
2 stops
SJO
24 Nov
SJO
34h 00m
2 stops
SYD
$2,112
American Airlines
14 Nov
BNE
27h 10m
2 stops
SJO
5 Dec
SJO
46h 36m
2 stops
BNE
$2,118
American Airlines
27 Feb
BNE
29h 46m
1 stop
SJO
2 Mar
SJO
46h 34m
2 stops
BNE
$2,121
American Airlines
8 Oct
SYD
27h 11m
2 stops
SJO
17 Nov
SJO
47h 09m
1 stop
SYD
$2,121
American Airlines
3 Feb
BNE
26h 15m
1 stop
SJO
9 Feb
SJO
32h 00m
1 stop
BNE
$2,136

Flights to Liberia

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Air Canada
27 Feb
BNE
43h 25m
2 stops
LIR
3 Mar
LIR
49h 35m
2 stops
BNE
$2,145
American Airlines
27 Feb
BNE
44h 33m
2 stops
LIR
3 Mar
LIR
23h 13m
1 stop
BNE
$2,206
American Airlines
27 Feb
BNE
44h 33m
2 stops
LIR
3 Mar
LIR
23h 13m
1 stop
BNE
$2,209
American Airlines
27 Feb
BNE
20h 53m
1 stop
LIR
3 Mar
LIR
23h 13m
1 stop
BNE
$2,354
American Airlines
27 Feb
BNE
44h 33m
2 stops
LIR
3 Mar
LIR
23h 13m
1 stop
BNE
$2,369
American Airlines
27 Feb
BNE
20h 53m
1 stop
LIR
3 Mar
LIR
23h 13m
1 stop
BNE
$2,371
American Airlines
27 Feb
BNE
44h 33m
2 stops
LIR
3 Mar
LIR
47h 17m
2 stops
BNE
$2,504
American Airlines
27 Feb
BNE
42h 47m
2 stops
LIR
3 Mar
LIR
47h 17m
2 stops
BNE
$2,507
American Airlines
27 Feb
BNE
42h 47m
2 stops
LIR
3 Mar
LIR
47h 17m
2 stops
BNE
$2,510
United Airlines
8 Feb
MEL
41h 25m
2 stops
LIR
12 Feb
LIR
50h 10m
2 stops
MEL
$2,748
United Airlines
8 Feb
MEL
41h 25m
2 stops
LIR
12 Feb
LIR
50h 10m
2 stops
MEL
$2,750
United Airlines
8 Feb
MEL
41h 25m
2 stops
LIR
12 Feb
LIR
50h 10m
2 stops
MEL
$2,760

Find the cheapest flights from Australia to Costa Rica

Recent return flight deals from Australia to Costa Rica

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Air Canada Logo
10:00 - 22:00BNE  Brisbane-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
52h 00m2 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
Air Canada Logo
08:45 - 08:45SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BNE Brisbane
32h 00m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl
$1,942Air Canada
Mon, 12 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov
Air Canada Logo
10:00 - 22:00BNE  Brisbane-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
52h 00m2 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
Air Canada Logo
08:45 - 08:45SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BNE Brisbane
32h 00m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl
$1,944Air Canada
Mon, 12 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:00 - 08:50SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
35h 50m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Los Angeles San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
05:35 - 12:35SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
38h 00m3 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Los Angeles Los Angeles Nadi
$1,962Multiple Airlines
Mon, 16 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
Air Canada Logo
10:00 - 22:00BNE  Brisbane-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
52h 00m2 stops Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
Air Canada Logo
08:45 - 08:45SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BNE Brisbane
56h 00m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl
$1,990Air Canada
Mon, 12 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov
American Airlines Logo
10:10 - 12:00SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
42h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Miami
American Airlines Logo
13:00 - 08:05SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
26h 05m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles Los Angeles
$2,109American Airlines
Thu, 15 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
American Airlines Logo
11:10 - 13:01SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
42h 51m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Miami
American Airlines Logo
06:00 - 09:00SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
34h 00m2 stops Miami Los Angeles Los Angeles
$2,112American Airlines
Mon, 16 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
American Airlines Logo
11:20 - 13:57SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
43h 37m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
07:45 - 09:00SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
32h 15m2 stops Miami Los Angeles Los Angeles
$2,115American Airlines
Thu, 14 Jan - Mon, 15 Feb
United Airlines Logo
12:45 - 13:10MEL  Melbourne-LIR Liberia
41h 25m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
14:20 - 09:30LIR  Liberia-MEL Melbourne
50h 10m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles Los Angeles
$2,748United Airlines
Mon, 8 Feb - Fri, 12 Feb
United Airlines Logo
12:45 - 13:10MEL  Melbourne-LIR Liberia
41h 25m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
14:20 - 09:30LIR  Liberia-MEL Melbourne
50h 10m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles Los Angeles
$2,750United Airlines
Mon, 8 Feb - Fri, 12 Feb
United Airlines Logo
12:45 - 13:10MEL  Melbourne-LIR Liberia
41h 25m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
14:20 - 09:30LIR  Liberia-MEL Melbourne
50h 10m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles Los Angeles
$2,760United Airlines
Mon, 8 Feb - Fri, 12 Feb

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BrisbaneSan José

BNE Brisbane - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

BNESJO

Brisbane

Mon 12/10

10:00-22:00

2 stops52h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/11

08:45-08:45

2 stops32h 00m

$1,942

BrisbaneSan José

BNE Brisbane - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

BNESJO

Brisbane

Mon 12/10

10:00-22:00

2 stops52h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/11

08:45-08:45

2 stops32h 00m

$1,944

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/11

14:00-08:50

3 stops35h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/11

05:35-12:35

3 stops38h 00m

$1,962

BrisbaneSan José

BNE Brisbane - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

BNESJO

Brisbane

Mon 12/10

10:00-22:00

2 stops52h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/11

08:45-08:45

2 stops56h 00m

$1,990
Fastest return journey

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/10

10:10-12:00

2 stops42h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 21/10

13:00-08:05

2 stops26h 05m

$2,109

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/11

11:10-13:01

2 stops42h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/11

06:00-09:00

2 stops34h 00m

$2,112

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/1

11:20-13:57

2 stops43h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 15/2

07:45-09:00

2 stops32h 15m

$2,115

MelbourneLiberia

MEL Melbourne - LIR Liberia

MELLIR

Melbourne

Mon 8/2

12:45-13:10

2 stops41h 25m

Liberia

Fri 12/2

14:20-09:30

2 stops50h 10m

$2,748

MelbourneLiberia

MEL Melbourne - LIR Liberia

MELLIR

Melbourne

Mon 8/2

12:45-13:10

2 stops41h 25m

Liberia

Fri 12/2

14:20-09:30

2 stops50h 10m

$2,750

MelbourneLiberia

MEL Melbourne - LIR Liberia

MELLIR

Melbourne

Mon 8/2

12:45-13:10

2 stops41h 25m

Liberia

Fri 12/2

14:20-09:30

2 stops50h 10m

$2,760

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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 28h 19m on average. Another popular route from Australia to Costa Rica is flying from Melbourne to San José Juan Santamaria Intl, which will take roughly 26h 09m. 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

$1,281

Best Round-Trip Price

$1,944

Fastest flight time

25h 56m
The best one-way flight price to Costa Rica from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,281 (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 $1,944 (Brisbane to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The fastest flight to Costa Rica from Australia takes 25h 56m (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 $462 with Copa Airlines, $469 with Alaska Airlines, and $1,897 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 88% 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 September 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.

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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.

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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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Adelaide to San José flightsfrom $2,253
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