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Cheapest flights to Costa RicaExplore the most affordable flight options available to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 8 October 2026.
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Depart
Return
SydneySan José
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SYDSJO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 3/11
11:20-10:38
3 stops40h 18m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-16:00
Nonstop0h 00m
SydneySan José
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SYDSJO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 3/11
11:20-10:38
3 stops40h 18m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 31/12
00:00-16:00
Nonstop0h 00m
SydneySan José
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SYDSJO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 28/2
11:20-21:17
2 stops26h 57m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 3/3
00:30-09:00
2 stops39h 30m
SydneySan José
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SYDSJO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 5/12
11:20-06:25
1 stop36h 05m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 25/12
07:30-09:20
2 stops32h 50m
SydneySan José
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SYDSJO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 23/11
11:50-08:32
1 stop37h 42m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 11/12
09:40-09:20
1 stop30h 40m
SydneySan José
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SYDSJO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 17/11
11:50-08:32
1 stop37h 42m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 11/12
09:40-09:20
1 stop30h 40m
SydneySan José
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SYDSJO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 20/11
09:15-13:22
1 stop21h 07m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 11/12
08:45-09:20
2 stops31h 35m
SydneySan José
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SYDSJO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 21/11
09:10-11:25
1 stop43h 15m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 11/12
08:45-09:20
2 stops31h 35m
SydneySan José
SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
SYDSJO
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 21/11
11:20-06:25
1 stop36h 05m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 28/11
07:30-09:20
2 stops56h 50m
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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 26 hours 6 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.
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 8 October 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 8 October 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.
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Entertainment
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Sebrena,Oct 2025
IAH - RSW
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Boarding
Crew
Comfort
Overall
Entertainment
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Sebrena,Oct 2025
IAH - RSW
Food
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Overall
Entertainment
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Sebrena,Oct 2025
IAH - RSW
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