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Flights to San José

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American Airlines
14 Oct
SYD
42h 50m
2 stops
SJO
21 Oct
SJO
33h 05m
2 stops
SYD
$2,109
American Airlines
31 Oct
BNE
44h 06m
1 stop
SJO
30 Nov
SJO
46h 38m
2 stops
BNE
$2,114
American Airlines
12 Oct
SYD
42h 50m
2 stops
SJO
19 Oct
SJO
26h 05m
2 stops
SYD
$2,116
American Airlines
11 Oct
SYD
27h 11m
2 stops
SJO
18 Oct
SJO
33h 05m
2 stops
SYD
$2,126
American Airlines
8 Oct
SYD
27h 11m
2 stops
SJO
17 Nov
SJO
35h 09m
2 stops
SYD
$2,155
American Airlines
8 Oct
SYD
27h 11m
2 stops
SJO
17 Nov
SJO
35h 09m
2 stops
SYD
$2,162
American Airlines
9 Oct
SYD
27h 11m
2 stops
SJO
10 Nov
SJO
27h 59m
2 stops
SYD
$2,166
American Airlines
14 Sept
SYD
50h 57m
2 stops
SJO
18 Sept
SJO
33h 05m
2 stops
SYD
$2,216
American Airlines
27 Feb
BNE
29h 46m
1 stop
SJO
2 Mar
SJO
46h 34m
2 stops
BNE
$2,225
American Airlines
27 Feb
BNE
27h 11m
2 stops
SJO
2 Mar
SJO
48h 42m
2 stops
BNE
$2,227
American Airlines
9 Oct
SYD
27h 11m
2 stops
SJO
10 Nov
SJO
27h 59m
2 stops
SYD
$2,261
American Airlines
9 Oct
SYD
27h 11m
2 stops
SJO
10 Nov
SJO
27h 59m
2 stops
SYD
$2,268

Flights to Liberia

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Multiple Airlines
17 Feb
MEL
26h 00m
1 stop
LIR
24 Feb
LIR
30h 30m
1 stop
MEL
$2,162
American Airlines
27 Feb
BNE
20h 53m
1 stop
LIR
3 Mar
LIR
23h 13m
1 stop
BNE
$2,211
American Airlines
27 Feb
BNE
44h 33m
2 stops
LIR
3 Mar
LIR
23h 13m
1 stop
BNE
$2,353
American Airlines
27 Feb
BNE
66h 32m
2 stops
LIR
3 Mar
LIR
49h 03m
2 stops
BNE
$2,361
Multiple Airlines
17 Feb
MEL
44h 15m
2 stops
LIR
24 Feb
LIR
30h 30m
1 stop
MEL
$2,377
American Airlines
27 Feb
BNE
44h 33m
2 stops
LIR
3 Mar
LIR
33h 58m
2 stops
BNE
$2,430
American Airlines
27 Feb
BNE
43h 08m
1 stop
LIR
3 Mar
LIR
23h 13m
1 stop
BNE
$2,459
American Airlines
27 Feb
BNE
42h 32m
2 stops
LIR
3 Mar
LIR
49h 15m
2 stops
BNE
$2,504
American Airlines
27 Feb
BNE
66h 32m
2 stops
LIR
3 Mar
LIR
49h 03m
2 stops
BNE
$2,508
American Airlines
27 Feb
BNE
66h 32m
2 stops
LIR
3 Mar
LIR
49h 03m
2 stops
BNE
$2,509
American Airlines
27 Feb
BNE
66h 32m
2 stops
LIR
3 Mar
LIR
23h 13m
1 stop
BNE
$2,659
United Airlines
8 Feb
MEL
41h 25m
2 stops
LIR
12 Feb
LIR
50h 10m
2 stops
MEL
$2,740

Find the cheapest flights from Australia to Costa Rica

Recent return flight deals from Australia to Costa Rica

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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
06:00 - 08:05SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
33h 05m2 stops Miami Los Angeles Los Angeles
$2,109American Airlines
Wed, 14 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
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09:40 - 13:46BNE  Brisbane-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
44h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
15:52 - 06:30SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BNE Brisbane
46h 38m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,114American Airlines
Sat, 31 Oct - Mon, 30 Nov
American Airlines Logo
09:40 - 13:01BNE  Brisbane-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
43h 21m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami
American Airlines Logo
15:52 - 06:30SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BNE Brisbane
46h 38m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,114American Airlines
Sat, 31 Oct - Mon, 30 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
$2,116American Airlines
Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:45 - 07:45MEL  Melbourne-LIR Liberia
26h 00m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 - 09:30LIR  Liberia-MEL Melbourne
30h 30m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$2,162Multiple Airlines
Wed, 17 Feb - Wed, 24 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:45 - 08:50MEL  Melbourne-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
36h 05m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Los Angeles San Salvador El Salvador Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
05:35 - 12:25SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MEL Melbourne
37h 50m3 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Los Angeles Los Angeles Nadi
$2,276Multiple Airlines
Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:10 - 19:55PER  Perth-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
34h 45m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:30 - 16:00SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-PER Perth
43h 30m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane
$2,328Multiple Airlines
Sun, 10 Jan - Tue, 2 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
$2,740United 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
12:50 - 10:30LIR  Liberia-MEL Melbourne
28h 40m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco
$2,740United Airlines
Mon, 30 Nov - Mon, 14 Dec
United Airlines Logo
12:45 - 13:10MEL  Melbourne-LIR Liberia
41h 25m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
12:50 - 10:30LIR  Liberia-MEL Melbourne
28h 40m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco
$2,747United Airlines
Mon, 30 Nov - Mon, 14 Dec

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SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/10

10:10-12:00

2 stops42h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 21/10

06:00-08:05

2 stops33h 05m

$2,109

BrisbaneSan José

BNE Brisbane - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

BNESJO

Brisbane

Sat 31/10

09:40-13:46

1 stop44h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 30/11

15:52-06:30

2 stops46h 38m

$2,114

BrisbaneSan José

BNE Brisbane - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

BNESJO

Brisbane

Sat 31/10

09:40-13:01

2 stops43h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 30/11

15:52-06:30

2 stops46h 38m

$2,114

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/10

10:10-12:00

2 stops42h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 19/10

13:00-08:05

2 stops26h 05m

$2,116
Fastest return journey

MelbourneLiberia

MEL Melbourne - LIR Liberia

MELLIR

Melbourne

Wed 17/2

22:45-07:45

1 stop26h 00m

Liberia

Wed 24/2

10:00-09:30

1 stop30h 30m

$2,162

MelbourneSan José

MEL Melbourne - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

13:45-08:50

3 stops36h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/12

05:35-12:25

3 stops37h 50m

$2,276

PerthSan José

PER Perth - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

PERSJO

Perth

Sun 10/1

23:10-19:55

2 stops34h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/2

06:30-16:00

2 stops43h 30m

$2,328

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

$2,740

MelbourneLiberia

MEL Melbourne - LIR Liberia

MELLIR

Melbourne

Mon 30/11

12:45-13:10

2 stops41h 25m

Liberia

Mon 14/12

12:50-10:30

2 stops28h 40m

$2,740

MelbourneLiberia

MEL Melbourne - LIR Liberia

MELLIR

Melbourne

Mon 30/11

12:45-13:10

2 stops41h 25m

Liberia

Mon 14/12

12:50-10:30

2 stops28h 40m

$2,747

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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 17m 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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Cheap Costa Rica flight deals and tips

Summary info about Costa Rica flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

$1,248

Best Round-Trip Price

$2,109

Fastest flight time

38h 44m
The best one-way flight price to Costa Rica from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,248 (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 $2,109 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The fastest flight to Costa Rica from Australia takes 38h 44m (Melbourne to Liberia).
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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 $459 with Copa Airlines, $466 with Alaska Airlines, and $1,885 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 August 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.

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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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Melbourne to San José flightsfrom $2,385
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Melbourne to Liberia flightsfrom $2,747
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