How long is the flight from Australia to Costa Rica?

A quick flight from Australia to Costa Rica can take about 41h 24m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,743. Airlines will cover a distance of 14165 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 inches 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.

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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to CR?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to Costa Rica as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Australia to Costa Rica?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Costa Rica.

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Round-trip from	$2,022
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Popular in	September
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$3,302

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Costa Rica?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Costa Rica (average of $1,993). Flying from Australia to Costa Rica in September is currently the most expensive (average of $3,302). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

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7.4

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10,225 reviews

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4.0

Okay

Tim,Sept 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.

United Airlines

7.4

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United Airlines

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1 / 20

4.0

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Tim,Sept 2025

IAD - GSP

American Airlines

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4.0

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Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Australia to Costa Rica?
A quick flight from Australia to Costa Rica can take about 41h 24m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,743. Airlines will cover a distance of 14165 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Australia to Costa Rica?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Costa Rica.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Costa Rica?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Costa Rica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Costa Rica?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Costa Rica (average of $1,993). Flying from Australia to Costa Rica in September is currently the most expensive (average of $3,302). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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United Airlines	Cheapest$2,556	Average$2,697	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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