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$1,831 Cheap flights to Costa Rica

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Recent flights found to popular cities in Costa Rica

Find flights to these popular cities in Costa Rica from your nearest airport.
Multiple Airlines
22 Apr
MEL
26h 17m
2 stops
SJO
26 May
SJO
42h 59m
2 stops
MEL
Multiple Airlines
24 Mar
BNE
28h 17m
2 stops
SJO
30 Mar
SJO
42h 05m
2 stops
BNE
Air Canada
22 Jan
BNE
52h 30m
2 stops
SJO
26 Jan
SJO
31h 55m
2 stops
BNE
Multiple Airlines
29 Jan
SYD
26h 59m
2 stops
SJO
4 Feb
SJO
42h 19m
2 stops
SYD
American Airlines
10 Feb
SYD
42h 23m
2 stops
SJO
24 Feb
SJO
32h 15m
2 stops
SYD
American Airlines
10 Feb
SYD
42h 23m
2 stops
SJO
24 Feb
SJO
32h 15m
2 stops
SYD
American Airlines
22 Jan
BNE
21h 21m
1 stop
SJO
26 Jan
SJO
45h 43m
2 stops
BNE
American Airlines
6 Apr
SYD
42h 00m
2 stops
SJO
22 Apr
SJO
31h 55m
2 stops
SYD
American Airlines
4 Feb
BNE
30h 03m
1 stop
SJO
8 Feb
SJO
23h 36m
1 stop
BNE
Air Canada
24 Mar
BNE
34h 00m
3 stops
SJO
31 Mar
SJO
55h 00m
2 stops
BNE
American Airlines
18 Feb
SYD
25h 53m
2 stops
SJO
21 Feb
SJO
42h 04m
2 stops
SYD
American Airlines
5 Feb
SYD
25h 24m
2 stops
SJO
16 Apr
SJO
31h 55m
2 stops
SYD
American Airlines
4 Feb
BNE
42h 32m
2 stops
LIR
8 Feb
LIR
47h 52m
2 stops
BNE
American Airlines
4 Feb
BNE
42h 32m
2 stops
LIR
8 Feb
LIR
47h 52m
2 stops
BNE
American Airlines
5 Mar
MEL
25h 25m
2 stops
LIR
9 Mar
LIR
28h 38m
2 stops
MEL
American Airlines
5 Mar
MEL
25h 25m
2 stops
LIR
9 Mar
LIR
26h 55m
2 stops
MEL
United Airlines
18 Jan
MEL
41h 10m
2 stops
LIR
2 Feb
LIR
31h 55m
2 stops
MEL
United Airlines
18 Jan
MEL
41h 10m
2 stops
LIR
2 Feb
LIR
27h 40m
2 stops
MEL
Air Canada
5 Mar
MEL
48h 00m
3 stops
LIR
9 Mar
LIR
53h 20m
3 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
Air Canada
5 Mar
MEL
48h 00m
3 stops
LIR
9 Mar
LIR
53h 20m
3 stops
MEL
Air Canada
5 Mar
MEL
47h 45m
3 stops
LIR
9 Mar
LIR
52h 50m
3 stops
MEL
Air Canada
18 Jan
MEL
48h 45m
3 stops
LIR
2 Feb
LIR
52h 50m
3 stops
MEL

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Recent return flight deals from Australia to Costa Rica

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Multiple Airlines Logo
13:25 - 23:42
MEL
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SJO
26h 17m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:06 - 12:05
SJO
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MEL
42h 59m2 stops
$1,831Multiple Airlines
Wed, 22 Apr - Tue, 26 May
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11:25 - 23:42
BNE
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SJO
28h 17m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
00:20 - 10:25
SJO
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BNE
42h 05m2 stops
$1,900Multiple Airlines
Tue, 24 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
Air Canada Logo
10:45 - 23:15
BNE
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SJO
52h 30m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
08:50 - 08:45
SJO
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BNE
31h 55m2 stops
$2,052Air Canada
Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:00 - 23:59
SYD
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SJO
26h 59m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
01:16 - 12:35
SJO
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SYD
42h 19m2 stops
$2,101Multiple Airlines
Thu, 29 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
American Airlines Logo
11:20 - 12:43
SYD
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SJO
42h 23m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
07:45 - 09:00
SJO
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SYD
32h 15m2 stops
$2,108American Airlines
Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
American Airlines Logo
11:20 - 12:43
SYD
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SJO
42h 23m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
07:45 - 09:00
SJO
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SYD
32h 15m2 stops
$2,111American Airlines
Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
American Airlines Logo
09:40 - 14:20
BNE
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LIR
20h 40m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
15:23 - 06:30
LIR
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BNE
23h 07m1 stop
$2,113American Airlines
Wed, 4 Feb - Sun, 8 Feb
Air Canada Logo
05:05 - 23:05
BNE
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SJO
34h 00m3 stops
Air Canada Logo
08:05 - 07:05
SJO
-
BNE
55h 00m2 stops
$2,128Air Canada
Tue, 24 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
United Airlines Logo
13:00 - 13:10
MEL
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LIR
41h 10m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
08:35 - 09:30
LIR
-
MEL
31h 55m2 stops
$2,806United Airlines
Sun, 18 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 07:15
MEL
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SJO
36h 20m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
07:55 - 07:30
SJO
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MEL
31h 35m2 stops
$2,807United Airlines
Thu, 7 May - Mon, 11 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 December 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 22/4

13:25-23:42

2 stops26h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 26/5

01:06-12:05

2 stops42h 59m

$1,831

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Tue 24/3

11:25-23:42

2 stops28h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 30/3

00:20-10:25

2 stops42h 05m

$1,900

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Thu 22/1

10:45-23:15

2 stops52h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/1

08:50-08:45

2 stops31h 55m

$2,052

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/1

14:00-23:59

2 stops26h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/2

01:16-12:35

2 stops42h 19m

$2,100

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/2

11:20-12:43

2 stops42h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/2

07:45-09:00

2 stops32h 15m

$2,108

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/2

11:20-12:43

2 stops42h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/2

07:45-09:00

2 stops32h 15m

$2,111

BrisbaneLiberia

BNE - LIR

BNELIR

Brisbane

Wed 4/2

09:40-14:20

1 stop20h 40m

Liberia

Sun 8/2

15:23-06:30

1 stop23h 07m

$2,113

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Tue 24/3

05:05-23:05

3 stops34h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 31/3

08:05-07:05

2 stops55h 00m

$2,128

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

13:00-13:10

2 stops41h 10m

Liberia

Mon 2/2

08:35-09:30

2 stops31h 55m

$2,806

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 7/5

10:55-07:15

1 stop36h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/5

07:55-07:30

2 stops31h 35m

$2,807

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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 69% 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

$1,020

Best Round-Trip Price

$1,831

Fastest flight time

32h 42m
The best one-way flight price to Costa Rica from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,020 (Brisbane to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
The best round-trip flight price to Costa Rica from Australia in the last 72 hours is $1,831 (Melbourne to San José Juan Santamaria Intl).
The fastest flight to Costa Rica from Australia takes 32h 42m (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 $489 with Alaska Airlines, $1,756 with United Airlines, and $1,913 with Air Canada.

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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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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