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$1,708 Cheap flights to Costa Rica

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Flights to San José

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Multiple Airlines
13 May
MEL
26h 08m
2 stops
SJO
26 May
SJO
43h 12m
2 stops
MEL
$1,708
Multiple Airlines
6 May
BNE
28h 10m
2 stops
SJO
19 May
SJO
41h 42m
2 stops
BNE
$1,721
Multiple Airlines
6 Apr
SYD
26h 38m
2 stops
SJO
19 Apr
SJO
43h 02m
2 stops
SYD
$1,759
Multiple Airlines
2 Mar
BNE
28h 17m
2 stops
SJO
18 Mar
SJO
41h 32m
2 stops
BNE
$1,833
Multiple Airlines
9 Mar
BNE
28h 18m
2 stops
SJO
23 Mar
SJO
41h 32m
2 stops
BNE
$1,895
Multiple Airlines
30 June
MEL
59h 05m
3 stops
SJO
28 July
SJO
38h 15m
3 stops
MEL
$1,957
Multiple Airlines
3 Mar
BNE
27h 37m
2 stops
SJO
19 Mar
SJO
27h 56m
3 stops
BNE
$1,968
Multiple Airlines
17 May
SYD
21h 43m
1 stop
SJO
31 May
SJO
48h 20m
2 stops
SYD
$2,006
Multiple Airlines
6 May
BNE
39h 50m
2 stops
SJO
19 May
SJO
36h 07m
1 stop
BNE
$2,040
Multiple Airlines
15 Mar
MEL
27h 13m
2 stops
SJO
21 Mar
SJO
42h 42m
2 stops
MEL
$2,080
Multiple Airlines
17 May
SYD
21h 43m
1 stop
SJO
30 May
SJO
38h 37m
1 stop
SYD
$2,115
Air Canada
17 May
SYD
52h 40m
2 stops
SJO
31 May
SJO
55h 20m
2 stops
SYD
$2,119

Flights to Liberia

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Multiple Airlines
15 Mar
MEL
33h 41m
2 stops
LIR
22 Mar
LIR
36h 05m
2 stops
MEL
$2,110
Multiple Airlines
15 Mar
MEL
35h 36m
1 stop
LIR
22 Mar
LIR
32h 50m
1 stop
MEL
$2,454
Multiple Airlines
15 Mar
MEL
41h 31m
2 stops
LIR
22 Mar
LIR
32h 50m
1 stop
MEL
$2,478
American Airlines
1 Apr
BNE
45h 07m
2 stops
LIR
8 Apr
LIR
46h 20m
2 stops
BNE
$3,535
Multiple Airlines
1 Apr
BNE
36h 45m
2 stops
LIR
8 Apr
LIR
42h 48m
1 stop
BNE
$3,798
Air Canada
1 Apr
BNE
42h 30m
2 stops
LIR
8 Apr
LIR
73h 20m
3 stops
BNE
$4,447
Multiple Airlines
1 Apr
BNE
25h 45m
1 stop
LIR
8 Apr
LIR
42h 48m
1 stop
BNE
$4,488
American Airlines
3 Mar
BNE
42h 57m
2 stops
LIR
19 Mar
LIR
34h 41m
2 stops
BNE
$4,919
United Airlines
2 Mar
BNE
41h 30m
2 stops
LIR
19 Mar
LIR
26h 55m
2 stops
BNE
$5,713
American Airlines
3 Mar
BNE
20h 45m
1 stop
LIR
19 Mar
LIR
24h 53m
1 stop
BNE
$6,111
Multiple Airlines
1 Apr
BNE
48h 35m
3 stops
LIR
8 Apr
LIR
53h 55m
3 stops
BNE
$6,305
Multiple Airlines
15 Mar
MEL
57h 45m
3 stops
LIR
22 Mar
LIR
53h 50m
3 stops
MEL
$6,822

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Multiple Airlines Logo
13:25 - 23:33
MEL
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SJO
26h 08m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:53 - 12:05
SJO
-
MEL
43h 12m
2 stops
$1,708Multiple Airlines
Wed, 13 May - Tue, 26 May
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11:35 - 23:45
BNE
-
SJO
28h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:53 - 10:35
SJO
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BNE
41h 42m
2 stops
$1,721Multiple Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Tue, 19 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:15 - 23:53
SYD
-
SJO
26h 38m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:03 - 12:05
SJO
-
SYD
43h 02m
2 stops
$1,759Multiple Airlines
Mon, 6 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 13:00
SYD
-
SJO
43h 50m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
23:59 - 07:05
SJO
-
SYD
39h 06m
2 stops
$2,110American Airlines
Sat, 18 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug
Air Canada Logo
09:20 - 22:00
SYD
-
SJO
52h 40m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
08:00 - 07:20
SJO
-
SYD
55h 20m
2 stops
$2,119Air Canada
Sun, 17 May - Sun, 31 May
American Airlines Logo
08:40 - 21:43
BNE
-
SJO
29h 03m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
23:35 - 05:30
SJO
-
BNE
37h 55m
1 stop
$2,127American Airlines
Mon, 16 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
Air Canada Logo
10:45 - 00:05
BNE
-
SJO
29h 20m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
07:35 - 07:45
SJO
-
BNE
32h 10m
2 stops
$2,136Air Canada
Tue, 3 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
LATAM Airlines Logo
22:55 - 15:40
PER
-
SJO
54h 45m
3 stops
LATAM Airlines Logo
16:55 - 11:20
SJO
-
PER
52h 25m
3 stops
$4,595LATAM Airlines
Wed, 1 Apr - Fri, 10 Apr
United Airlines Logo
06:05 - 07:15
ADL
-
SJO
40h 40m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
08:45 - 11:05
SJO
-
ADL
34h 50m
2 stops
$4,687United Airlines
Sun, 17 May - Tue, 19 May
United Airlines Logo
06:05 - 07:15
ADL
-
SJO
40h 40m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
08:45 - 11:05
SJO
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ADL
34h 50m
2 stops
$4,690United Airlines
Sun, 17 May - Tue, 19 May

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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 16 February 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 13/5

13:25-23:33

2 stops26h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 26/5

00:53-12:05

2 stops43h 12m

$1,708

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Wed 6/5

11:35-23:45

2 stops28h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/5

00:53-10:35

2 stops41h 42m

$1,721

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/4

13:15-23:53

2 stops26h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 19/4

01:03-12:05

2 stops43h 02m

$1,759

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/7

09:10-13:00

2 stops43h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/8

23:59-07:05

2 stops39h 06m

$2,110

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

09:20-22:00

2 stops52h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 31/5

08:00-07:20

2 stops55h 20m

$2,119

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Mon 16/3

08:40-21:43

1 stop29h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/3

23:35-05:30

1 stop37h 55m

$2,127

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Tue 3/3

10:45-00:05

2 stops29h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/3

07:35-07:45

2 stops32h 10m

$2,136

PerthSan José

PER - SJO

PERSJO

Perth

Wed 1/4

22:55-15:40

3 stops54h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 10/4

16:55-11:20

3 stops52h 25m

$4,595

AdelaideSan José

ADL - SJO

ADLSJO

Adelaide

Sun 17/5

06:05-07:15

2 stops40h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/5

08:45-11:05

2 stops34h 50m

$4,687

AdelaideSan José

ADL - SJO

ADLSJO

Adelaide

Sun 17/5

06:05-07:15

2 stops40h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/5

08:45-11:05

2 stops34h 50m

$4,690

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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 58% 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.

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Summary info about Costa Rica flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

$1,054

Best Round-Trip Price

$1,708

Fastest flight time

31h 15m
The best one-way flight price to Costa Rica from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,054 (Melbourne to Liberia).
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The best round-trip flight price to Costa Rica from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,708 (Melbourne to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
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The fastest flight to Costa Rica from Australia takes 31h 15m (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 $468 with Alaska Airlines, $1,794 with Air Canada, and $1,909 with American Airlines.

Which airlines fly to Costa Rica?

Of the 4 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 58% 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 86% 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 February 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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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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