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$1,138+ Cheap flights to Costa Rica

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
14 Apr — 21 Apr1
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 15 March 2026.

Thu 7/513:15
SYD
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SJO
2 stops26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/500:53
SJO
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SYD
2 stops42h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3$1,800
Mon 16/1114:00
SYD
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SJO
2 stops26h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/1101:45
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,945
Wed 6/509:10
SYD
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SJO
2 stops28h 26m
American Airlines
Thu 28/506:00
SJO
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SYD
2 stops33h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 14/3$2,109
Wed 6/509:10
SYD
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SJO
2 stops28h 26m
American Airlines
Sun 10/514:22
SJO
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SYD
2 stops48h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/3$2,125
Sat 9/508:10
SYD
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SJO
2 stops55h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/500:53
SJO
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SYD
1 stop38h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3$2,307
Sat 9/508:10
SYD
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SJO
2 stops55h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/500:53
SJO
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SYD
1 stop38h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3$2,313

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Find the latest flights to Costa Rica in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 15 March 2026.

Return from

$1,800

One-way from

$1,138

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,044
7/5-27/5
  • 7/5-27/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 27m total
  • Sydney to San José
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16/4
  • 16/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 38m total
  • Sydney to Costa Rica
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/5

09:10-19:07

2 stops25h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

23:35-07:05

2 stops39h 30m

$2,150

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/7

13:15-23:43

2 stops26h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 30/7

01:03-11:50

2 stops42h 47m

$2,611
Fastest return journey

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/4

09:30-19:37

2 stops26h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 30/4

08:45-06:55

1 stop30h 10m

$2,761

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/5

09:30-07:15

2 stops37h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/5

08:45-06:55

1 stop30h 10m

$2,761
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/4

11:15-23:53

3 stops52h 38m

$1,138

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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 36 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 $2,558
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $1,935
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $3,060
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $1,935

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 15 March 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 15 March 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
9,427 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

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
9,427 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,427 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

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
11,472 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,427 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

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 $150, while return flights cost around $477.

  • How much is a return flight to Costa Rica?

    A return flight to Costa Rica will typically cost around $477, however they can be found for as little as $477.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Costa Rica, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (25 hours 7 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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