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$1,889 Cheap flights to Costa Rica

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Flights to San José

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Multiple Airlines
22 May
SYD
26h 18m
2 stops
SJO
6 June
SJO
42h 57m
2 stops
SYD
$1,889
Multiple Airlines
11 May
MEL
26h 15m
2 stops
SJO
17 May
SJO
43h 32m
2 stops
MEL
$1,956
Multiple Airlines
10 May
MEL
26h 15m
2 stops
SJO
6 June
SJO
43h 32m
2 stops
MEL
$2,094
American Airlines
17 May
SYD
43h 54m
2 stops
SJO
21 May
SJO
47h 57m
2 stops
SYD
$2,114
American Airlines
17 May
SYD
43h 54m
2 stops
SJO
21 May
SJO
33h 05m
2 stops
SYD
$2,117
American Airlines
17 May
SYD
43h 54m
2 stops
SJO
21 May
SJO
33h 05m
2 stops
SYD
$2,127
Multiple Airlines
11 Aug
SYD
26h 28m
2 stops
SJO
13 Sept
SJO
47h 10m
2 stops
SYD
$2,139
American Airlines
17 May
SYD
25h 57m
2 stops
SJO
21 May
SJO
39h 06m
2 stops
SYD
$2,140
American Airlines
8 Aug
SYD
68h 05m
2 stops
SJO
16 Sept
SJO
50h 00m
2 stops
SYD
$2,142
American Airlines
23 May
SYD
29h 32m
2 stops
SJO
7 June
SJO
39h 06m
2 stops
SYD
$2,152
American Airlines
10 May
SYD
28h 26m
2 stops
SJO
17 May
SJO
32h 35m
2 stops
SYD
$2,168
American Airlines
9 Sept
SYD
41h 55m
2 stops
SJO
29 Sept
SJO
32h 05m
2 stops
SYD
$2,235

Flights to Liberia

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United Airlines
11 June
MEL
44h 24m
2 stops
LIR
15 June
LIR
26h 55m
2 stops
MEL
$2,766
United Airlines
11 June
MEL
38h 55m
2 stops
LIR
15 June
LIR
26h 55m
2 stops
MEL
$2,773
United Airlines
11 June
MEL
43h 30m
2 stops
LIR
15 June
LIR
26h 55m
2 stops
MEL
$2,789
United Airlines
10 May
MEL
45h 49m
2 stops
LIR
17 May
LIR
28h 26m
2 stops
MEL
$2,792
United Airlines
11 June
MEL
43h 30m
2 stops
LIR
15 June
LIR
26h 10m
2 stops
MEL
$2,793
Multiple Airlines
10 May
MEL
36h 35m
1 stop
LIR
17 May
LIR
44h 45m
2 stops
MEL
$2,825
Multiple Airlines
10 May
MEL
36h 35m
1 stop
LIR
17 May
LIR
27h 25m
1 stop
MEL
$3,110
United Airlines
19 July
MEL
40h 20m
2 stops
LIR
3 Aug
LIR
29h 05m
2 stops
MEL
$3,273
United Airlines
19 July
MEL
41h 15m
2 stops
LIR
3 Aug
LIR
26h 55m
2 stops
MEL
$3,290
American Airlines
13 Apr
MEL
60h 35m
2 stops
LIR
19 Apr
LIR
46h 20m
2 stops
MEL
$3,677
Multiple Airlines
13 Apr
MEL
36h 35m
1 stop
LIR
19 Apr
LIR
36h 55m
2 stops
MEL
$4,064
Multiple Airlines
14 Apr
MEL
23h 17m
1 stop
LIR
19 Apr
LIR
34h 25m
2 stops
MEL
$4,318

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Multiple Airlines Logo
13:15 - 23:33
SYD
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SJO
26h 18m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:53 - 11:50
SJO
-
SYD
42h 57m
2 stops
$1,889Multiple Airlines
Fri, 22 May - Sat, 6 Jun
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13:30 - 23:45
MEL
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SJO
26h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:53 - 12:25
SJO
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MEL
43h 32m
2 stops
$1,956Multiple Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Sun, 17 May
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13:15 - 23:43
SYD
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SJO
26h 28m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:00 - 11:50
SJO
-
SYD
36h 50m
2 stops
$2,092Multiple Airlines
Tue, 11 Aug - Sun, 13 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:30 - 23:45
MEL
-
SJO
26h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:53 - 12:25
SJO
-
MEL
43h 32m
2 stops
$2,094Multiple Airlines
Sun, 10 May - Sat, 6 Jun
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 13:04
SYD
-
SJO
43h 54m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
06:00 - 07:05
SJO
-
SYD
33h 05m
2 stops
$2,117American Airlines
Sun, 17 May - Thu, 21 May
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 13:04
SYD
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SJO
43h 54m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
06:00 - 07:05
SJO
-
SYD
33h 05m
2 stops
$2,127American Airlines
Sun, 17 May - Thu, 21 May
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 15:19
MEL
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LIR
44h 24m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:20 - 08:15
LIR
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MEL
26h 55m
2 stops
$2,766United Airlines
Thu, 11 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 09:50
MEL
-
LIR
38h 55m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
13:20 - 08:15
LIR
-
MEL
26h 55m
2 stops
$2,773United Airlines
Thu, 11 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
22:45 - 14:35
PER
-
SJO
53h 50m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
12:57 - 11:55
SJO
-
PER
56h 58m
2 stops
$3,700Qatar Airways
Tue, 15 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
Qatar Airways Logo
22:45 - 20:14
PER
-
SJO
35h 29m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
13:05 - 18:35
SJO
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PER
39h 30m
2 stops
$3,719Qatar Airways
Tue, 1 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

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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 29 March 2026.
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/5

13:15-23:33

2 stops26h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/6

00:53-11:50

2 stops42h 57m

$1,889

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Mon 11/5

13:30-23:45

2 stops26h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/5

00:53-12:25

2 stops43h 32m

$1,956
Fastest return journey

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/8

13:15-23:43

2 stops26h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 13/9

07:00-11:50

2 stops36h 50m

$2,092

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sun 10/5

13:30-23:45

2 stops26h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/6

00:53-12:25

2 stops43h 32m

$2,094

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

09:10-13:04

2 stops43h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 21/5

06:00-07:05

2 stops33h 05m

$2,117

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

09:10-13:04

2 stops43h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 21/5

06:00-07:05

2 stops33h 05m

$2,127

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Thu 11/6

10:55-15:19

2 stops44h 24m

Liberia

Mon 15/6

13:20-08:15

2 stops26h 55m

$2,766

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Thu 11/6

10:55-09:50

2 stops38h 55m

Liberia

Mon 15/6

13:20-08:15

2 stops26h 55m

$2,773

PerthSan José

PER - SJO

PERSJO

Perth

Tue 15/9

22:45-14:35

2 stops53h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 19/9

12:57-11:55

2 stops56h 58m

$3,700

PerthSan José

PER - SJO

PERSJO

Perth

Tue 1/9

22:45-20:14

2 stops35h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 30/9

13:05-18:35

2 stops39h 30m

$3,719

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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 60% 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.

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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

$1,255

Best Round-Trip Price

$1,889

Fastest flight time

28h 08m
The best one-way flight price to Costa Rica from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,255 (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 $1,889 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The fastest flight to Costa Rica from Australia takes 28h 08m (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 $472 with Alaska Airlines, $647 with Copa Airlines, and $1,964 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 60% 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 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 5 as of March 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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