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Flights to San José

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Multiple Airlines
3 Nov
SYD
35h 50m
3 stops
SJO
24 Nov
SJO
38h 00m
3 stops
SYD
$1,981
American Airlines
31 Oct
SYD
43h 36m
2 stops
SJO
22 Nov
SJO
34h 00m
2 stops
SYD
$2,111
American Airlines
12 Oct
SYD
44h 50m
2 stops
SJO
5 Nov
SJO
33h 40m
2 stops
SYD
$2,112
American Airlines
27 Feb
BNE
29h 46m
1 stop
SJO
2 Mar
SJO
49h 04m
2 stops
BNE
$2,117
American Airlines
14 Nov
BNE
27h 10m
2 stops
SJO
5 Dec
SJO
49h 00m
2 stops
BNE
$2,118
American Airlines
25 Oct
SYD
42h 50m
2 stops
SJO
1 Nov
SJO
48h 06m
2 stops
SYD
$2,124
American Airlines
14 Nov
BNE
43h 21m
2 stops
SJO
5 Dec
SJO
32h 10m
2 stops
BNE
$2,131
American Airlines
23 Oct
SYD
42h 50m
2 stops
SJO
30 Oct
SJO
27h 00m
2 stops
SYD
$2,137
American Airlines
14 Nov
BNE
43h 21m
2 stops
SJO
5 Dec
SJO
32h 10m
2 stops
BNE
$2,142
American Airlines
2 Feb
SYD
26h 39m
2 stops
SJO
19 Feb
SJO
32h 15m
2 stops
SYD
$2,155
American Airlines
9 Oct
SYD
27h 11m
2 stops
SJO
10 Nov
SJO
27h 59m
2 stops
SYD
$2,164
American Airlines
9 Oct
SYD
27h 11m
2 stops
SJO
10 Nov
SJO
27h 59m
2 stops
SYD
$2,175

Flights to Liberia

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American Airlines
27 Feb
BNE
20h 53m
1 stop
LIR
3 Mar
LIR
23h 13m
1 stop
BNE
$2,100
American Airlines
27 Feb
BNE
44h 33m
2 stops
LIR
3 Mar
LIR
23h 13m
1 stop
BNE
$2,101
Multiple Airlines
1 Feb
MEL
26h 01m
1 stop
LIR
15 Feb
LIR
30h 30m
1 stop
MEL
$2,157
Multiple Airlines
1 Feb
MEL
25h 42m
2 stops
LIR
15 Feb
LIR
28h 48m
2 stops
MEL
$2,176
Multiple Airlines
1 Feb
MEL
25h 42m
2 stops
LIR
15 Feb
LIR
27h 13m
2 stops
MEL
$2,179
Multiple Airlines
1 Feb
MEL
26h 01m
1 stop
LIR
15 Feb
LIR
34h 35m
2 stops
MEL
$2,184
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
47h 17m
2 stops
BNE
$2,208
American Airlines
27 Feb
BNE
44h 33m
2 stops
LIR
3 Mar
LIR
23h 13m
1 stop
BNE
$2,219
American Airlines
15 Dec
BNE
44h 37m
2 stops
LIR
10 Jan
LIR
48h 14m
2 stops
BNE
$2,307
Multiple Airlines
16 Jan
MEL
37h 36m
3 stops
LIR
3 Feb
LIR
31h 57m
1 stop
MEL
$2,342
American Airlines
27 Feb
BNE
42h 47m
2 stops
LIR
3 Mar
LIR
47h 17m
2 stops
BNE
$2,356

Find the cheapest flights from Australia to Costa Rica

Recent return flight deals from Australia to Costa Rica

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14:00 - 08:50SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
35h 50m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles San Salvador El Salvador Intl
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05:35 - 12:35SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
38h 00m3 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Los Angeles Nadi
$1,981Multiple Airlines
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
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09:40 - 14:33BNE  Brisbane-LIR Liberia
20h 53m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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15:17 - 06:30LIR  Liberia-BNE Brisbane
23h 13m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,100American Airlines
Sat, 27 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar
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09:40 - 14:13BNE  Brisbane-LIR Liberia
44h 33m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami
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15:17 - 06:30LIR  Liberia-BNE Brisbane
23h 13m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,100American Airlines
Sat, 27 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar
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09:40 - 14:33BNE  Brisbane-LIR Liberia
20h 53m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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15:17 - 06:30LIR  Liberia-BNE Brisbane
23h 13m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,101American Airlines
Sat, 27 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar
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11:25 - 08:50BNE  Brisbane-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
37h 25m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles San Salvador El Salvador Intl
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05:35 - 10:25SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-BNE Brisbane
36h 50m3 stops Guatemala City La Aurora Los Angeles Nadi
$2,142Multiple Airlines
Sun, 8 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov
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11:30 - 20:31MEL  Melbourne-LIR Liberia
26h 01m1 stop Los Angeles
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10:00 - 09:30LIR  Liberia-MEL Melbourne
30h 30m1 stop Los Angeles
$2,157Multiple Airlines
Mon, 1 Feb - Mon, 15 Feb
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06:00 - 14:42MEL  Melbourne-LIR Liberia
25h 42m2 stops Brisbane Dallas/Fort Worth
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13:42 - 11:30LIR  Liberia-MEL Melbourne
28h 48m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Brisbane
$2,176Multiple Airlines
Mon, 1 Feb - Mon, 15 Feb
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10:30 - 10:44BNE  Brisbane-LIR Liberia
40h 14m2 stops San Francisco Newark
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16:20 - 06:30LIR  Liberia-BNE Brisbane
46h 10m2 stops Newark San Francisco
$2,754United Airlines
Fri, 16 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
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12:45 - 13:10MEL  Melbourne-LIR Liberia
41h 25m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl
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14:20 - 09:30LIR  Liberia-MEL Melbourne
26h 10m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles
$2,757United Airlines
Mon, 18 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb
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11:30 - 11:54MEL  Melbourne-LIR Liberia
41h 24m2 stops Los Angeles Newark
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14:20 - 10:30LIR  Liberia-MEL Melbourne
51h 10m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco
$2,757United Airlines
Mon, 8 Feb - Fri, 12 Feb

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SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/11

14:00-08:50

3 stops35h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/11

05:35-12:35

3 stops38h 00m

$1,981
Fastest return journey

BrisbaneLiberia

BNE Brisbane - LIR Liberia

BNELIR

Brisbane

Sat 27/2

09:40-14:33

1 stop20h 53m

Liberia

Wed 3/3

15:17-06:30

1 stop23h 13m

$2,100

BrisbaneLiberia

BNE Brisbane - LIR Liberia

BNELIR

Brisbane

Sat 27/2

09:40-14:13

2 stops44h 33m

Liberia

Wed 3/3

15:17-06:30

1 stop23h 13m

$2,100

BrisbaneLiberia

BNE Brisbane - LIR Liberia

BNELIR

Brisbane

Sat 27/2

09:40-14:33

1 stop20h 53m

Liberia

Wed 3/3

15:17-06:30

1 stop23h 13m

$2,101

BrisbaneSan José

BNE Brisbane - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

BNESJO

Brisbane

Sun 8/11

11:25-08:50

3 stops37h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/11

05:35-10:25

3 stops36h 50m

$2,142

MelbourneLiberia

MEL Melbourne - LIR Liberia

MELLIR

Melbourne

Mon 1/2

11:30-20:31

1 stop26h 01m

Liberia

Mon 15/2

10:00-09:30

1 stop30h 30m

$2,157

MelbourneLiberia

MEL Melbourne - LIR Liberia

MELLIR

Melbourne

Mon 1/2

06:00-14:42

2 stops25h 42m

Liberia

Mon 15/2

13:42-11:30

2 stops28h 48m

$2,176

BrisbaneLiberia

BNE Brisbane - LIR Liberia

BNELIR

Brisbane

Fri 16/10

10:30-10:44

2 stops40h 14m

Liberia

Fri 30/10

16:20-06:30

2 stops46h 10m

$2,754

MelbourneLiberia

MEL Melbourne - LIR Liberia

MELLIR

Melbourne

Mon 18/1

12:45-13:10

2 stops41h 25m

Liberia

Wed 3/2

14:20-09:30

2 stops26h 10m

$2,757

MelbourneLiberia

MEL Melbourne - LIR Liberia

MELLIR

Melbourne

Mon 8/2

11:30-11:54

2 stops41h 24m

Liberia

Fri 12/2

14:20-10:30

2 stops51h 10m

$2,757

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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 06m 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 82% more often than any other city in Costa Rica. Other very common cities that our users travel to are Liberia and Cobano.

Cheapest flights to cities in Costa Rica

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Summary info about Costa Rica flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

$1,335

Best Round-Trip Price

$1,981

Fastest flight time

29h 37m
The best one-way flight price to Costa Rica from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,335 (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 $1,981 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The fastest flight to Costa Rica from Australia takes 29h 37m (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 $468 with Copa Airlines, $475 with Alaska Airlines, and $1,923 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.

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.

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