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Cheap flights from Australia to Costa Rica from $2,777

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SYD — SJO
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult
Tue 2/4
Tue 9/4

How far in advance should I book a flight from Australia to Costa Rica?

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 25 days in advance to save up to 41% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 25 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Australia to Costa Rica 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $2,956, or $3,192 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to Costa Rica?

Flights from Australia to Costa Rica lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Australia to Costa Rica in November, with the cheapest ticket starting at $2,496.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Australia to Costa Rica (AU - CR)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to Costa Rica as you normally would.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Australia to Costa Rica

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Australia and Costa Rica. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 639,854 searches. Data last updated 28 March 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest American Airlines flights we've come across from Australia to Costa Rica. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Sun 16/609:10SYD - SJO
2 stops24h 52mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/707:15SJO - SYD
2 stops31h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/3$3,307
Sun 16/617:35SYD - SJO
2 stops35h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/713:55SJO - SYD
1 stop48h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/3$3,589
Sat 8/615:50SYD - SJO
1 stop42h 12mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/706:25SJO - SYD
2 stops32h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/3$3,990
Thu 18/422:00BNE - LIR
2 stops31h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 22/414:30LIR - BNE
2 stops46h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/3$4,176
Thu 18/422:00BNE - LIR
2 stops55h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 22/414:30LIR - BNE
2 stops46h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/3$4,355
Thu 9/515:50SYD - SJO
1 stop22h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/506:00SJO - SYD
1 stop32h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/3$11,522
Thu 9/515:50SYD - SJO
1 stop22h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/513:50SJO - SYD
1 stop24h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/3$11,549
Sun 16/615:50SYD - SJO
1 stop37h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/713:55SJO - SYD
1 stop24h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/3$11,609
Sat 8/615:50SYD - SJO
1 stop37h 30mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/723:59SJO - SYD
1 stop38h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/3$15,343

Cheap LATAM Airlines flights from Australia to Costa Rica

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by LATAM Airlines for the route between Australia and Costa Rica. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 639,854 searches. Data last updated 28 March 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest LATAM Airlines flights we've found from Australia to Costa Rica. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Sat 8/611:35SYD - SJO
3 stops44h 05mLATAM Airlines
Fri 5/717:05SJO - SYD
3 stops48h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 27/3$3,301
Sat 8/611:35SYD - SJO
3 stops44h 05mLATAM Airlines
Fri 5/717:05SJO - SYD
3 stops48h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 27/3$3,327
Sun 16/611:35SYD - SJO
3 stops44h 05mLATAM Airlines
Tue 2/717:05SJO - SYD
3 stops48h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 27/3$3,434
Sun 16/611:35SYD - SJO
3 stops44h 05mLATAM Airlines
Tue 2/717:05SJO - SYD
3 stops48h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 27/3$3,552
Sun 16/611:35SYD - SJO
3 stops68h 05mLATAM Airlines
Tue 2/717:05SJO - SYD
2 stops32h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 27/3$3,557

Cheap Australia to Costa Rica flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Australia to Costa Rica specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 639,854 searches. Prices were last updated on 28 March 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights travelling from Australia to Costa Rica in March and April 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Thu 18/422:00BNE - LIR
2 stops31h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 22/414:30LIR - BNE
2 stops46h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 26/3$4,176
Thu 18/422:00BNE - LIR
2 stops55h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 22/414:30LIR - BNE
2 stops46h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/3$4,355
Thu 25/413:15PER - SJO
2 stops47h 14mAmerican Airlines
Thu 2/513:50SJO - PER
2 stops33h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/3$11,606

Australia to Costa Rica 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Australia and Costa Rica in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 639,854 searches. Data last updated 28 March 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights travelling from Australia to Costa Rica in March and April 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Wed 23/1010:30MEL - LIR
2 stops42h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 27/1013:14LIR - MEL
2 stops26h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,777
Mon 25/1113:00MEL - SJO
2 stops41h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/1208:45SJO - MEL
2 stops31h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,781
Wed 23/1010:30MEL - LIR
2 stops42h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 27/1011:50LIR - MEL
2 stops27h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/3$2,784
Mon 25/1111:30MEL - SJO
2 stops26h 09mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/1208:45SJO - MEL
2 stops31h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,790
Thu 9/509:30SYD - SJO
2 stops26h 07mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/506:00SJO - SYD
1 stop32h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,798
Mon 25/1111:30BNE - SJO
2 stops25h 09mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/1208:45SJO - BNE
2 stops30h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,804
Thu 9/509:30SYD - SJO
2 stops26h 07mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/506:00SJO - SYD
1 stop32h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/3$2,806
Mon 25/1111:30BNE - SJO
2 stops25h 09mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/1208:45SJO - BNE
2 stops30h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,812
Mon 2/1211:30BNE - SJO
2 stops25h 09mUnited Airlines
Sat 28/1207:35SJO - BNE
2 stops55h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,813

Find flights from Australia to Costa Rica within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 639,854 searches. Data last updated 28 March 2024.

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Sydney Kingsford SmithSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/5

2 stops26h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/5

1 stop32h 55m

$2,798

Sydney Kingsford SmithSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/5

2 stops26h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/5

1 stop32h 55m

$2,806

BrisbaneSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Thu 9/5

2 stops48h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/5

2 stops49h 00m

$2,821

BrisbaneSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Thu 9/5

2 stops48h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/5

2 stops49h 00m

$2,830

Sydney Kingsford SmithSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/6

3 stops44h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/7

3 stops48h 30m

$3,301

Sydney Kingsford SmithSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/6

2 stops24h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/7

2 stops31h 50m

$3,307

Sydney Kingsford SmithSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/6

3 stops44h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/7

3 stops48h 30m

$3,327

Sydney Kingsford SmithSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/6

3 stops50h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/7

3 stops49h 00m

$3,342

Sydney Kingsford SmithSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/6

3 stops45h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/7

3 stops45h 15m

$4,563

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Deals found on 27/3

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Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Costa Rica. Reviews last updated 28 March 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Australia to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, LATAM Airlines and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.6
Good
2,578 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I almost lost my connection flight because of tehe delay, but the worst part was that the crew didn’t help me at all

7.6
Good
2,578 reviews
7.6
Good
2,578 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I almost lost my connection flight because of tehe delay, but the worst part was that the crew didn’t help me at all

7.4
Good
11,481 reviews
7.6
Good
2,578 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I almost lost my connection flight because of tehe delay, but the worst part was that the crew didn’t help me at all

7.3
Good
15,181 reviews
7.6
Good
2,578 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I almost lost my connection flight because of tehe delay, but the worst part was that the crew didn’t help me at all

6.9
Okay
6,968 reviews
7.6
Good
2,578 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I almost lost my connection flight because of tehe delay, but the worst part was that the crew didn’t help me at all

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • Can I find flights from Australia to Costa Rica for under $2,800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Australia to Costa Rica for under $2,800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $2,798, but on average you can expect to pay $3,347.

  • What does SYD to SJO mean?

    Great question - SYD to SJO just means Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Liberia Airport (LIR), Limon Airport (LIO), San José Tobias Bolanos Intl Airport (SYQ), Tamarindo Airport (TNO), Quepos Airport (XQP) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Costa Rica that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Australia to Costa Rica with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to see available direct flights.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Costa Rica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Costa Rica that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines do offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • How recently were the Australia to Costa Rica flight deals updated?

    The Australia to Costa Rica flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 27/3.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Australia to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Australia to Costa Rica. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 639,854 searches. Data last updated 28 March 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$2,260Average$3,609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,417Average$3,328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$2,902Average$3,013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$3,085Average$3,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$5,407Average$5,418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Costa Rica that offer flexible cancellation policies?

Cancellation policies vary by airline and fare type. After entering your flight details, you can view the cancellation policies for each deal in the search results. Some deals may offer flexibility in terms of cancellation and changes.

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