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$653+ Cheap flights to Costa Rica

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— SJO
6 Mar — 13 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Costa Rica in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 4 February 2026.

Sun 10/513:15
SYD
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SJO
2 stops26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/601:11
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops43h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$1,537
Wed 6/513:10
SYD
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SJO
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/500:55
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,561
Sat 25/406:00
SYD
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SJO
2 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/500:55
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,667
Mon 19/1014:15
SYD
-
SJO
3 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 30/1006:00
SJO
-
SYD
3 stops37h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,697
Sun 18/1014:15
SYD
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SJO
3 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/1105:00
SJO
-
SYD
3 stops38h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,793
Mon 10/809:10
SYD
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SJO
2 stops39h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/805:05
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,815

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Return from

$1,537

One-way from

$653

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October

Average price

$2,538
10/5-18/6
  • 10/5-18/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 70h 09m total
  • Sydney to San José
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24/2
  • 24/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 17m total
  • Sydney to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($283 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/5

13:15-23:45

2 stops26h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 18/6

01:11-12:50

2 stops43h 39m

$1,537

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/5

13:10-23:45

2 stops26h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/5

00:55-11:45

2 stops42h 50m

$1,561

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/4

09:10-23:45

1 stop30h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/5

00:55-07:30

1 stop38h 35m

$1,927

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/3

13:05-21:43

1 stop25h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/4

14:20-06:55

1 stop24h 35m

$1,942

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/2

11:20-22:43

2 stops28h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/2

08:00-09:00

2 stops32h 00m

$2,079

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/2

06:00-07:17

3 stops42h 17m

$653

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Costa Rica

How long is the flight to Costa Rica?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Costa Rica takes 23 hours 26 minutes. Flights to Costa Rica from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Costa Rica are American Airlines and United Airlines.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $2,519
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $1,926
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $2,775
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $1,810

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Costa Rica are American Airlines and United Airlines.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Costa Rica?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Costa Rica in the last few years. This data was updated on 4 February 2026.
The most popular places in Costa Rica to fly to are San José and Liberia.

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 4 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines to Costa Rica by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,235 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,235 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,235 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,218 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,235 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.

FAQs about flying to Costa Rica

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Costa Rica if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Costa Rica on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Costa Rica?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air Canada is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Costa Rica.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica. One-way flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl typically cost $150, while return flights cost around $475.

  • How much is a return flight to Costa Rica?

    A return flight to Costa Rica will typically cost around $475, however they can be found for as little as $475.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Costa Rica depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Costa Rica, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 26 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

    Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 km away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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