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Cheap flights from Australia to Costa Rica from $957

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 26/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SJO
29 Apr — 6 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Australia to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 March 2026.

Mon 11/513:30
MEL
-
SJO
2 stops26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/500:53
SJO
-
MEL
2 stops43h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,956
Mon 27/413:30
MEL
-
SJO
2 stops26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/500:55
SJO
-
MEL
2 stops43h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,993
Sun 10/513:30
MEL
-
SJO
2 stops26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/600:53
SJO
-
MEL
2 stops43h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$2,094
Tue 27/1009:45
BNE
-
LIR
2 stops41h 20m
American Airlines
Sat 31/1014:10
LIR
-
BNE
1 stop24h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 29/3$2,103
Sun 17/509:10
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops43h 54m
American Airlines
Thu 21/515:08
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops47h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 28/3$2,115
Tue 11/813:15
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops26h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/907:00
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops47h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$2,140
Sat 8/809:10
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops68h 05m
American Airlines
Mon 14/913:05
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops50h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 26/3$2,142
Thu 14/509:10
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops25h 57m
American Airlines
Thu 21/506:00
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops33h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 30/3$2,150
Sun 10/509:10
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops28h 26m
American Airlines
Sun 17/506:30
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops32h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/3$2,169
Wed 9/909:10
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops41h 55m
American Airlines
Tue 29/907:00
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops32h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,236
Sun 9/809:10
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops42h 40m
American Airlines
Wed 16/913:05
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops50h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 26/3$2,249
Sat 13/622:15
BNE
-
SJO
2 stops41h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 24/601:03
SJO
-
BNE
2 stops50h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$2,323

Find flight deals from Australia to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated 30 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,889

One-way from

$1,050

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,076
22/5-6/6
  • 22/5-6/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 15m total
  • Australia to Costa Rica
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29/4
  • 29/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 30m total
  • Australia to Costa Rica
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High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Cheapest return flight

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

09:10-13:04

2 stops43h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 21/5

15:08-07:05

2 stops47h 57m

$2,115

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

17:50-08:21

2 stops30h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 21/5

04:10-11:30

3 stops39h 20m

$2,702

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Tue 23/6

10:55-09:50

2 stops62h 55m

Liberia

Thu 30/7

15:27-07:30

2 stops48h 03m

$2,761

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Thu 11/6

10:55-14:25

2 stops43h 30m

Liberia

Mon 15/6

11:10-08:15

2 stops29h 05m

$2,761

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Sun 14/6

10:30-22:39

2 stops28h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 24/6

08:45-06:30

1 stop29h 45m

$2,791

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Fri 12/6

10:30-22:39

2 stops28h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 24/6

08:45-06:30

1 stop29h 45m

$2,791

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Sun 10/5

09:30-15:19

2 stops45h 49m

Liberia

Sun 17/5

11:49-08:15

2 stops28h 26m

$2,793

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sat 27/6

18:00-07:15

2 stops53h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 28/7

08:45-08:15

1 stop31h 30m

$2,809

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sat 27/6

18:00-07:15

2 stops53h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 29/7

11:13-08:15

2 stops29h 02m

$2,809

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sat 27/6

18:00-07:15

2 stops53h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 26/7

08:45-08:15

1 stop31h 30m

$2,809

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Costa Rica

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 $1,933). Flying from Australia to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,532). 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

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 30 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Australia to Costa Rica, such as Qatar Airways,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,517 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,530 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

fa,May 2025

PHL - DOH

The best,the staff was experienced,cheerful, professional,I will use from now on more frequently American airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Australia to Costa Rica?

    A quick flight from Australia to Costa Rica can take about 43h 30m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,761. 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 $1,933). Flying from Australia to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,532). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Australia to Costa Rica

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Australia to Costa Rica. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 30 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,965Average$2,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,599Average$2,707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$3,108Average$3,306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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