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$2,111 Cheap flights to Costa Rica

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Flights to San José

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American Airlines
12 July
SYD
44h 01m
2 stops
SJO
30 July
SJO
39h 24m
2 stops
SYD
$2,111
American Airlines
9 July
SYD
44h 01m
2 stops
SJO
24 July
SJO
39h 24m
2 stops
SYD
$2,145
American Airlines
9 July
SYD
44h 01m
2 stops
SJO
24 July
SJO
39h 24m
2 stops
SYD
$2,147
American Airlines
15 July
SYD
26h 25m
2 stops
SJO
29 July
SJO
39h 24m
2 stops
SYD
$2,216
American Airlines
9 July
SYD
26h 25m
2 stops
SJO
21 July
SJO
50h 15m
2 stops
SYD
$2,250
American Airlines
6 July
SYD
50h 25m
2 stops
SJO
23 July
SJO
33h 05m
2 stops
SYD
$2,253
American Airlines
6 July
SYD
50h 25m
2 stops
SJO
21 July
SJO
47h 28m
2 stops
SYD
$2,255
American Airlines
15 July
SYD
26h 25m
2 stops
SJO
30 July
SJO
33h 05m
2 stops
SYD
$2,263
American Airlines
14 July
SYD
50h 25m
2 stops
SJO
1 Aug
SJO
39h 24m
2 stops
SYD
$2,323
American Airlines
7 July
SYD
26h 25m
2 stops
SJO
20 July
SJO
48h 54m
2 stops
SYD
$2,360
American Airlines
7 July
SYD
26h 25m
2 stops
SJO
18 July
SJO
48h 54m
2 stops
SYD
$2,361
Air Canada
21 Sept
BNE
42h 21m
2 stops
SJO
13 Oct
SJO
31h 10m
2 stops
BNE
$2,472

Flights to Liberia

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United Airlines
19 Nov
MEL
41h 10m
2 stops
LIR
22 Nov
LIR
52h 10m
2 stops
MEL
$2,742
United Airlines
19 Nov
MEL
41h 10m
2 stops
LIR
22 Nov
LIR
56h 25m
2 stops
MEL
$2,746
United Airlines
3 July
MEL
23h 24m
1 stop
LIR
3 Aug
LIR
27h 41m
2 stops
MEL
$3,231
United Airlines
3 July
MEL
23h 24m
1 stop
LIR
3 Aug
LIR
27h 41m
2 stops
MEL
$3,234
United Airlines
3 July
MEL
38h 55m
2 stops
LIR
3 Aug
LIR
28h 20m
2 stops
MEL
$3,237
United Airlines
3 July
MEL
41h 14m
2 stops
LIR
3 Aug
LIR
28h 20m
2 stops
MEL
$3,241
United Airlines
3 July
MEL
23h 24m
1 stop
LIR
3 Aug
LIR
29h 05m
2 stops
MEL
$3,260
United Airlines
3 July
MEL
41h 14m
2 stops
LIR
3 Aug
LIR
29h 05m
2 stops
MEL
$3,267
Air Canada
19 Nov
MEL
46h 55m
3 stops
LIR
22 Nov
LIR
53h 40m
3 stops
MEL
$4,607
Air Canada
19 Nov
MEL
46h 55m
3 stops
LIR
22 Nov
LIR
53h 40m
3 stops
MEL
$4,630

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Recent return flight deals from Australia to Costa Rica

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American Airlines Logo
11:15 - 22:59
SYD
-
SJO
28h 44m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:00
SJO
-
SYD
33h 00m
2 stops
$2,110American Airlines
Wed, 4 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 13:11
SYD
-
SJO
44h 01m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
14:11 - 07:05
SJO
-
SYD
48h 54m
2 stops
$2,111American Airlines
Sun, 12 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 13:11
SYD
-
SJO
44h 01m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
23:41 - 07:05
SJO
-
SYD
39h 24m
2 stops
$2,145American Airlines
Thu, 9 Jul - Fri, 24 Jul
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 13:11
SYD
-
SJO
44h 01m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
23:41 - 07:05
SJO
-
SYD
39h 24m
2 stops
$2,147American Airlines
Thu, 9 Jul - Fri, 24 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:40 - 23:57
SYD
-
SJO
43h 17m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:45 - 19:45
SJO
-
SYD
49h 00m
2 stops
$2,225Multiple Airlines
Sat, 5 Dec - Thu, 24 Dec
Air Canada Logo
10:00 - 12:21
BNE
-
SJO
42h 21m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
07:55 - 07:05
SJO
-
BNE
31h 10m
2 stops
$2,472Air Canada
Mon, 21 Sep - Tue, 13 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 23:15
MEL
-
SJO
33h 15m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
05:05 - 10:35
SJO
-
MEL
37h 30m
3 stops
$2,617Multiple Airlines
Thu, 10 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
United Airlines Logo
13:00 - 13:10
MEL
-
LIR
41h 10m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
08:35 - 10:00
LIR
-
MEL
56h 25m
2 stops
$2,746United Airlines
Thu, 19 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 12:21
MEL
-
SJO
41h 26m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
07:55 - 08:15
SJO
-
MEL
32h 20m
2 stops
$2,749United Airlines
Thu, 10 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
Air Canada Logo
17:15 - 19:37
PER
-
SJO
40h 22m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
07:45 - 21:35
SJO
-
PER
47h 50m
3 stops
$2,797Air Canada
Sat, 3 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

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Depart

Return

Price

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Fastest return journey

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/11

11:15-22:59

2 stops28h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 22/11

07:00-09:00

2 stops33h 00m

$2,110

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/7

09:10-13:11

2 stops44h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 28/7

14:11-07:05

2 stops48h 54m

$2,111

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/7

09:10-13:11

2 stops44h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 24/7

23:41-07:05

2 stops39h 24m

$2,145

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/7

09:10-13:11

2 stops44h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 24/7

23:41-07:05

2 stops39h 24m

$2,147

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/12

21:40-23:57

2 stops43h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 24/12

01:45-19:45

2 stops49h 00m

$2,225

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Mon 21/9

10:00-12:21

2 stops42h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 13/10

07:55-07:05

2 stops31h 10m

$2,472

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 10/9

06:00-23:15

3 stops33h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 27/9

05:05-10:35

3 stops37h 30m

$2,617

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Thu 19/11

13:00-13:10

2 stops41h 10m

Liberia

Sun 22/11

08:35-10:00

2 stops56h 25m

$2,746

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 10/9

10:55-12:21

2 stops41h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 27/9

07:55-08:15

2 stops32h 20m

$2,749

PerthSan José

PER - SJO

PERSJO

Perth

Sat 3/10

17:15-19:37

3 stops40h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 28/10

07:45-21:35

3 stops47h 50m

$2,797

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Which airlines fly to Costa Rica?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada 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 53% 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

$1,107

Best Round-Trip Price

$2,110

Fastest flight time

32h 05m
The best one-way flight price to Costa Rica from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,107 (Brisbane to Liberia).
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The best round-trip flight price to Costa Rica from Australia in the last 5 days is $2,110 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The fastest flight to Costa Rica from Australia takes 32h 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 Alaska Airlines, $632 with Copa Airlines, and $1,918 with American Airlines.

Which airlines fly to Costa Rica?

Of the 3 airlines that fly to Costa Rica, United Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada happen to be the most favoured based on our user data. United Airlines is the most popular among the three airlines, with 53% 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 June 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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Sydney to San José flightsfrom $2,216
Melbourne to San José flightsfrom $2,617
Brisbane to San José flightsfrom $2,659
Melbourne to Liberia flightsfrom $2,746
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