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Cheap flights from Australia to Costa Rica from $1,179

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 13/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SJO
23 Jun — 30 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Costa Rica

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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 24 May 2026.

Wed 4/1111:15
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops28h 44m
American Airlines
Sun 8/1106:22
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops33h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 19/5$2,106
Tue 27/1009:45
BNE
-
SJO
2 stops41h 20m
American Airlines
Thu 19/1107:00
SJO
-
BNE
2 stops31h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/5$2,116
Wed 27/509:10
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops29h 32m
American Airlines
Tue 2/607:00
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops32h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/5$2,124
Sun 1/1111:15
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops28h 44m
American Airlines
Sun 8/1114:39
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops27h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/5$2,159
Sun 22/1106:00
MEL
-
SJO
2 stops33h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/1214:40
SJO
-
MEL
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5$2,176
Tue 18/813:15
SYD
-
SJO
3 stops40h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 23/804:08
SJO
-
SYD
3 stops39h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5$2,207
Tue 18/809:10
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops26h 42m
American Airlines
Sun 23/812:59
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops26h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/5$2,214
Sat 5/1221:40
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops43h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/1201:45
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops49h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5$2,256
Tue 27/1011:25
BNE
-
SJO
3 stops36h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/1104:09
SJO
-
BNE
3 stops38h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/5$2,296
Tue 26/510:55
MEL
-
SJO
3 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/605:45
SJO
-
MEL
3 stops36h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5$2,620
Sun 20/909:30
MEL
-
SJO
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 28/905:05
SJO
-
MEL
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5$2,623
Tue 26/510:55
MEL
-
SJO
3 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 21/605:05
SJO
-
MEL
3 stops37h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/5$2,644

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 24 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,106

One-way from

$1,179

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,250
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 4/11-8/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 22m total
  • Australia to Costa Rica
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13/10
  • 13/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 49m total
  • Australia to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($98 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/10

15:50-13:00

2 stops38h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/11

13:09-06:50

2 stops48h 41m

$2,470

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/10

15:50-13:00

2 stops38h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/11

13:09-06:50

2 stops48h 41m

$2,486

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/10

21:45-13:00

2 stops56h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/11

13:09-06:50

2 stops48h 41m

$2,543

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sun 20/9

09:30-23:40

2 stops30h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 28/9

05:05-07:30

2 stops34h 25m

$2,623

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

06:00-23:33

2 stops33h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/6

01:06-13:20

2 stops44h 14m

$2,686

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

12:00-07:32

1 stop36h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/11

09:40-10:00

1 stop31h 20m

$2,747
Fastest return journey

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Fri 30/10

10:40-19:39

2 stops24h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/11

09:40-07:30

1 stop29h 50m

$2,755

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Sun 25/10

10:40-07:32

1 stop36h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/11

09:40-07:30

1 stop29h 50m

$2,755

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/11

11:50-20:39

1 stop25h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/11

06:40-09:15

2 stops33h 35m

$2,758

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 23/6

10:20-07:15

1 stop36h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 30/6

08:45-06:55

1 stop30h 10m

$2,758

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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 $1,727). Flying from Australia to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,409). 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 24 May 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Australia to Costa Rica, such as United Airlines,American Airlines, andAir Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,750 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

AMS - EWR

It was good! The first 3/4 of the trip was uncomfortably cold. Only one option for lunch that I didn’t enjoy (vegetarian).
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,750 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,750 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

AMS - EWR

It was good! The first 3/4 of the trip was uncomfortably cold. Only one option for lunch that I didn’t enjoy (vegetarian).
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,633 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,750 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

AMS - EWR

It was good! The first 3/4 of the trip was uncomfortably cold. Only one option for lunch that I didn’t enjoy (vegetarian).
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,078 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,750 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

AMS - EWR

It was good! The first 3/4 of the trip was uncomfortably cold. Only one option for lunch that I didn’t enjoy (vegetarian).

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from Australia to Costa Rica can take about 36h 32m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,747. Airlines will cover a distance of 14233 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 $1,727). Flying from Australia to Costa Rica in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,409). 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 24 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,894Average$2,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,895Average$2,319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,553Average$2,649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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