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$1,893 Cheap flights to Costa Rica

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Recent flights found to popular cities in Costa Rica

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Multiple Airlines
3 May
MEL
26h 22m
2 stops
SJO
18 May
SJO
42h 54m
2 stops
MEL
Air Canada
12 Mar
BNE
52h 30m
2 stops
SJO
16 Mar
SJO
31h 55m
2 stops
BNE
Air Canada
12 Mar
BNE
52h 30m
2 stops
SJO
16 Mar
SJO
31h 55m
2 stops
BNE
American Airlines
12 Mar
BNE
29h 15m
1 stop
SJO
16 Mar
SJO
23h 43m
1 stop
BNE
American Airlines
12 Mar
BNE
29h 15m
1 stop
SJO
16 Mar
SJO
23h 43m
1 stop
BNE
American Airlines
4 Feb
SYD
29h 23m
2 stops
SJO
9 Feb
SJO
33h 22m
2 stops
SYD
American Airlines
3 Dec
SYD
26h 51m
2 stops
SJO
10 Dec
SJO
34h 00m
2 stops
SYD
American Airlines
17 Dec
SYD
49h 54m
2 stops
SJO
10 Jan
SJO
56h 37m
2 stops
SYD
American Airlines
6 Dec
BNE
28h 48m
2 stops
SJO
13 Dec
SJO
32h 10m
1 stop
BNE
Multiple Airlines
3 Dec
SYD
26h 48m
2 stops
SJO
9 Dec
SJO
42h 05m
2 stops
SYD
Multiple Airlines
3 May
MEL
29h 57m
1 stop
SJO
18 May
SJO
37h 39m
1 stop
MEL
American Airlines
12 Mar
BNE
20h 24m
1 stop
SJO
16 Mar
SJO
23h 43m
1 stop
BNE
Air Canada
12 Mar
BNE
44h 00m
2 stops
LIR
16 Mar
LIR
49h 00m
2 stops
BNE
Air Canada
12 Mar
BNE
44h 00m
2 stops
LIR
16 Mar
LIR
49h 00m
2 stops
BNE
United Airlines
18 Jan
MEL
40h 55m
2 stops
LIR
2 Feb
LIR
31h 55m
2 stops
MEL
United Airlines
18 Jan
MEL
44h 08m
2 stops
LIR
2 Feb
LIR
26h 10m
2 stops
MEL
United Airlines
18 Jan
MEL
42h 25m
2 stops
LIR
2 Feb
LIR
27h 40m
2 stops
MEL
Multiple Airlines
18 Jan
MEL
39h 15m
1 stop
LIR
2 Feb
LIR
31h 17m
2 stops
MEL
Multiple Airlines
18 Jan
MEL
39h 15m
1 stop
LIR
2 Feb
LIR
31h 17m
2 stops
MEL
American Airlines
12 Mar
BNE
20h 19m
1 stop
LIR
16 Mar
LIR
25h 45m
1 stop
BNE
United Airlines
15 Jan
MEL
41h 10m
2 stops
LIR
20 Jan
LIR
31h 55m
2 stops
MEL
American Airlines
12 Mar
BNE
20h 19m
1 stop
LIR
16 Mar
LIR
25h 45m
1 stop
BNE
American Airlines
12 Mar
BNE
20h 19m
1 stop
LIR
16 Mar
LIR
25h 15m
2 stops
BNE
American Airlines
12 Mar
BNE
20h 19m
1 stop
LIR
16 Mar
LIR
25h 45m
1 stop
BNE

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Recent return flight deals from Australia to Costa Rica

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13:20 - 23:42MEL-SJO
26h 22m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:06 - 12:00SJO-MEL
42h 54m2 stops
$1,893Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 3 May - Mon, 18 May
Air Canada Logo
09:45 - 22:15BNE-SJO
52h 30m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
07:50 - 07:45SJO-BNE
31h 55m2 stops
$2,033Air Canada
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Thu, 12 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
American Airlines Logo
08:40 - 21:55BNE-SJO
29h 15m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
13:47 - 05:30SJO-BNE
23h 43m1 stop
$2,110American Airlines
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Thu, 12 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
American Airlines Logo
08:40 - 21:55BNE-SJO
29h 15m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
13:47 - 05:30SJO-BNE
23h 43m1 stop
$2,114American Airlines
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Thu, 12 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
British Airways Logo
16:20 - 21:02SYD-SJO
45h 42m3 stops
British Airways Logo
08:00 - 06:55SJO-SYD
53h 55m3 stops
$2,667British Airways
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Wed, 4 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb
United Airlines Logo
13:00 - 12:55MEL-LIR
40h 55m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
08:35 - 09:30LIR-MEL
31h 55m2 stops
$2,821United Airlines
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Sun, 18 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
United Airlines Logo
12:00 - 21:32MEL-SJO
26h 32m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
08:40 - 09:00SJO-MEL
31h 20m1 stop
$2,822United Airlines
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Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
British Airways Logo
16:05 - 12:13MEL-SJO
37h 08m2 stops
British Airways Logo
06:38 - 09:30SJO-MEL
33h 52m2 stops
$3,521British Airways
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Mon, 15 Dec - Thu, 15 Jan
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 23:13ADL-SJO
51h 08m3 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
18:15 - 08:00SJO-ADL
45h 15m3 stops
$5,995Qatar Airways
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Sat, 29 Nov - Sat, 6 Dec
Qatar Airways Logo
22:00 - 23:12ADL-SJO
65h 42m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
18:15 - 08:00SJO-ADL
45h 15m3 stops
$6,000Qatar Airways
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Sat, 29 Nov - Sat, 6 Dec

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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 9 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sun 3/5

13:20-23:42

2 stops26h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/5

01:06-12:00

2 stops42h 54m

$1,893

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Thu 12/3

09:45-22:15

2 stops52h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/3

07:50-07:45

2 stops31h 55m

$2,033

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Thu 12/3

08:40-21:55

1 stop29h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/3

13:47-05:30

1 stop23h 43m

$2,110

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Thu 12/3

08:40-21:55

1 stop29h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/3

13:47-05:30

1 stop23h 43m

$2,114

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/2

16:20-21:02

3 stops45h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/2

08:00-06:55

3 stops53h 55m

$2,667

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

13:00-12:55

2 stops40h 55m

Liberia

Mon 2/2

08:35-09:30

2 stops31h 55m

$2,821

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

12:00-21:32

2 stops26h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 15/3

08:40-09:00

1 stop31h 20m

$2,822

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Mon 15/12

16:05-12:13

2 stops37h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 15/1

06:38-09:30

2 stops33h 52m

$3,521

AdelaideSan José

ADL - SJO

ADLSJO

Adelaide

Sat 29/11

12:35-23:13

3 stops51h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/12

18:15-08:00

3 stops45h 15m

$5,995

AdelaideSan José

ADL - SJO

ADLSJO

Adelaide

Sat 29/11

22:00-23:12

2 stops65h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/12

18:15-08:00

3 stops45h 15m

$6,000

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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 73% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Costa Rica. Keep in mind that there are 4 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

$954

Best Round-Trip Price

$1,893

Fastest flight time

20h 30m
The best one-way flight price to Costa Rica from Australia in the last 72 hours is $954 (Brisbane to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
The best round-trip flight price to Costa Rica from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,893 (Melbourne to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
The fastest flight to Costa Rica from Australia takes 20h 30m (Brisbane to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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 $499 with Alaska Airlines, $908 with Air Canada, and $1,794 with United Airlines.

Which airlines fly to Costa Rica?

What is the most popular airport in Costa Rica to fly to?

What is the best day of the week to fly to Costa Rica?

The best day of the week to fly to Costa Rica is Sunday due to prices being at their lowest. Flying out on a Monday should be a backup plan since this day tends to be less expensive as well. Wednesday, on the other hand, is the most expensive day to fly to Costa Rica.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Costa Rica?

Prices for flights to Costa Rica refresh daily.

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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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