Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average price
$1,609
Average for round-trip flights in March 2021
Round-trip from
$1,979
From Sydney to San José
One-way from
$1,226
One-way flight from Sydney to San José
Cheapest prices for Costa Rica flights by month
January
$1,758
February
$1,668
March
$1,623
April
$1,667
May
$1,681
June
$1,846
July
$1,666
August
$1,707
September
$1,659
October
$1,783
November
$1,770
December
$2,370
March is currently the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.
When is the best time to fly to Costa Rica?
SYD - SJO
Price
$1,623 - $3,038
SJO
Temperature
28 - 30 °C
SJO
Rainfall
8 - 290 mm
The best time to fly to Costa Rica is during March, but great deals can be found at other times. If weather is an important factor for you when considering when to fly to Costa Rica, the warmest period tends to be March, with the wettest being October.
When is the best time to book a flight to Costa Rica?
The price you pay for your flight to Costa Rica may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 61 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Costa Rica?
Tuesday is currently, on average, the cheapest day to fly to Costa Rica. Flying on Friday will result in higher flight prices.
What time of day is cheapest to fly to Costa Rica?
At the moment, flights at midday are likely to offer the best value for money for your Costa Rica trip. A flight in the afternoon will more often than not be of higher cost.