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— SJO
4 Oct — 11 Oct1
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
Thu 12/1106:20 -
2 stops33h 40m
Deal found 4/9$2,109
Sat 17/1010:10 -
2 stops26h 55m
Sat 24/1013:00 -
2 stops27h 00m
Deal found 1/9$2,120
Fri 9/1010:10 -
2 stops27h 11m
Tue 10/1114:46 -
2 stops27h 59m
Deal found 3/9$2,148
Thu 8/1010:10 -
2 stops27h 11m
Tue 17/1114:46 -
2 stops35h 09m
Deal found 31/8$2,159
Sat 17/1018:50 -
1 stop41h 40m
Sat 24/1007:10 -
1 stop30h 15m
Deal found 1/9$2,559
Thu 29/1016:20 -
3 stops68h 45m
Thu 12/1117:25 -
3 stops44h 30m
Deal found 4/9$2,665

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Return from

$2,109

One-way from

$867

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,795
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 29/10-12/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 75h 30m total
  • Sydney to San José
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16/2-31/12
  • 16/2-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 57m total
  • Sydney to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price.
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneyLiberia

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LIR Liberia

SYDLIR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/1

14:55-20:31

2 stops46h 36m

Liberia

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$807
Fastest return journey

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/2

06:00-23:57

2 stops34h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$867

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/2

06:00-23:57

2 stops34h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$867

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/10

15:35-20:21

3 stops69h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/11

18:40-06:55

2 stops43h 15m

$2,674

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/10

15:35-20:05

3 stops69h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/11

18:40-06:55

2 stops43h 15m

$2,702

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/12

11:50-22:00

2 stops27h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 24/12

01:15-09:05

2 stops38h 50m

$2,751

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/10

10:30-07:15

2 stops37h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/11

14:25-07:00

1 stop23h 35m

$2,754

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/10

10:30-07:15

2 stops37h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/11

09:40-09:20

1 stop30h 40m

$2,754

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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 25 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 $1,880
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $2,545

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
10,168 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

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
10,168 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,168 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

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
7.1
Good
12,044 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,168 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

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, American 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?

    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 $251, while return flights cost around $581.

  • 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 (24 hours 11 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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