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$1,401+ Cheap flights to Costa Rica

— SJO
13 Nov — 20 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Costa Rica in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Costa Rica

Thu 29/1011:10 -
2 stops41h 50m
Sat 7/1106:20 -
2 stops33h 40m
Deal found 11/10$2,119
Fri 13/1121:40 -
2 stops42h 25m
Thu 19/1101:26 -
2 stops49h 19m
Deal found 13/10$2,624
Sat 28/1111:10 -
2 stops28h 37m
Sat 5/1206:07 -
2 stops33h 53m
Deal found 13/10$2,670
Sat 5/1211:10 -
2 stops26h 41m
Fri 25/1215:08 -
2 stops33h 52m
Deal found 9/10$2,762
Sat 5/1211:50 -
2 stops35h 35m
Fri 25/1209:40 -
1 stop30h 40m
Deal found 12/10$2,778
Fri 13/1109:15 -
1 stop21h 07m
Fri 20/1123:28 -
2 stops40h 37m
Deal found 13/10$2,782

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Return from

$2,119

One-way from

$1,401

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,173
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 29/10-7/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 75h 30m total
  • Sydney to San José
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20/10-31/12
  • 20/10-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 15m total
  • Sydney to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($208 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

21:45-12:00

2 stops55h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,401

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

21:45-12:00

2 stops55h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,401

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/12

11:50-13:22

2 stops42h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 25/12

09:40-09:20

1 stop30h 40m

$2,778

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/11

09:15-13:22

1 stop21h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 20/11

23:28-09:05

2 stops40h 37m

$2,782

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/10

15:15-19:30

2 stops45h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/11

01:46-18:30

3 stops47h 44m

$2,814

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/11

14:05-22:47

1 stop25h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/12

06:07-09:00

2 stops33h 53m

$2,831
Fastest return journey

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 7/1

14:05-19:54

1 stop22h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/2

14:57-11:45

2 stops27h 48m

$2,875

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/11

12:30-13:48

3 stops42h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/12

15:13-07:15

2 stops47h 02m

$3,153

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/12

08:45-13:43

2 stops45h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 25/12

15:08-08:00

3 stops47h 52m

$3,237

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 31/12

11:20-06:25

1 stop36h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 16/1

06:40-09:05

1 stop33h 25m

$3,237

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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 30 hours 49 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.

American Airlines
American Airlines
From $1,937
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $2,612

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

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

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?

The most popular places in Costa Rica to fly to are San José and Liberia.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

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
10,362 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,362 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,362 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,165 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,362 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

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, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Costa Rica.

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

    Liberia is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica. One-way flights to Liberia typically cost $336, while return flights cost around $599.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Costa Rica, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 14 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 Maria is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 km away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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