Cheap flights from Australia to Costa Rica from $873

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 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SJO
14 Nov — 21 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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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 15 October 2025.

Sat 29/1117:45SYD - SJO
1 stop22h 43mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1201:30SJO - SYD
1 stop38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10$2,188
Sat 1/1111:20SYD - SJO
2 stops41h 52mAmerican Airlines
Fri 14/1107:00SJO - SYD
2 stops33h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/10$2,213
Thu 13/1122:40PER - SJO
2 stops36h 37mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1106:22SJO - PER
2 stops45h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10$2,254
Sat 1/1117:45SYD - SJO
1 stop23h 06mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/1113:30SJO - SYD
2 stops48h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10$2,336
Thu 27/1109:40BNE - SJO
1 stop20h 49mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/1207:00SJO - BNE
2 stops31h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/10$2,369
Sat 29/1109:40BNE - SJO
1 stop29h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/1207:00SJO - BNE
2 stops31h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/10$2,370
Thu 27/1105:35BNE - SJO
2 stops33h 53mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1201:30SJO - BNE
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10$2,384
Fri 28/1107:45MEL - SJO
2 stops32h 43mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1201:30SJO - MEL
1 stop39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10$2,494
Sat 29/1111:20SYD - SJO
2 stops29h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/1207:00SJO - SYD
2 stops33h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/10$2,663
Thu 27/1110:45BNE - SJO
2 stops52h 10mAir Canada
Thu 4/1208:35SJO - BNE
2 stops32h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 13/10$2,699
Thu 27/1106:45MEL - LIR
3 stops29h 54mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1209:00LIR - MEL
1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10$2,716
Thu 27/1106:45MEL - SJO
3 stops33h 43mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1201:30SJO - MEL
1 stop39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10$2,727

Cheap 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 15 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,971

One-way from

$873

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,790
18/1-2/2
  • 18/1-2/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 11m total
  • Australia to Costa Rica
15/2
  • 15/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 07m total
  • Australia to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($469 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($71 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 15 October 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

12:00-18:01

1 stop23h 01m

Liberia

Mon 2/2

11:20-09:30

1 stop29h 10m

$1,971

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

14:30-00:01

2 stops26h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/3

00:20-12:45

2 stops43h 25m

$2,052

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 15/1

14:30-00:01

2 stops26h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/3

01:26-12:45

2 stops42h 19m

$2,052

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sun 18/1

12:00-00:01

1 stop29h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/3

15:05-09:30

2 stops49h 25m

$2,052

BrisbaneLiberia

BNE - LIR

BNELIR

Brisbane

Thu 12/3

08:40-12:59

1 stop20h 19m

Liberia

Mon 16/3

13:59-05:30

1 stop23h 31m

$2,111

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/11

11:20-12:12

2 stops41h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 14/11

07:00-09:00

2 stops33h 00m

$2,213

PerthSan José

PER - SJO

PERSJO

Perth

Thu 13/11

22:40-21:17

2 stops36h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 20/11

06:22-18:15

2 stops45h 53m

$2,254

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 11/3

16:25-21:55

2 stops46h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/3

00:01-10:25

2 stops41h 24m

$2,287

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/11

17:45-23:51

1 stop23h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 14/11

13:30-07:25

2 stops48h 55m

$2,336

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Thu 27/11

09:40-14:29

1 stop20h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/12

07:00-06:30

2 stops31h 30m

$2,369

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Costa Rica (average of $1,994). Flying from Australia to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,731). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 October 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Australia to Costa Rica is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 34% on airfare.

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 15 October 2025.
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.

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

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

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

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

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

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

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

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

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

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

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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 20h 19m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,111. Airlines will cover a distance of 13620 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.

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  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Costa Rica (average of $1,994). Flying from Australia to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,731). 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 4 airlines flying from Australia to Costa Rica

Discover the top 4 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 15 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,799Average$2,878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,960Average$2,552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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American AirlinesCheapest$2,054Average$2,567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$3,234Average$3,455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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