Cheap flights from Australia to Costa Rica from $781

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 19/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SJO
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
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 27 November 2025.

Wed 17/1211:20SYD - SJO
2 stops49h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/116:02SJO - SYD
2 stops47h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/11$2,797
Sat 29/1112:35ADL - SJO
2 stops66h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1214:40SJO - ADL
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$2,938
Wed 17/1212:10SYD - SJO
2 stops25h 29mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/106:40SJO - SYD
2 stops54h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/11$3,492
Fri 12/1216:05MEL - SJO
1 stop22h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 16/1207:00SJO - MEL
2 stops33h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/11$3,509
Wed 17/1217:45SYD - SJO
1 stop23h 03mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/101:16SJO - SYD
1 stop37h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11$4,339
Fri 12/1213:55MEL - SJO
2 stops26h 53mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1201:30SJO - MEL
1 stop39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$4,866
Sat 29/1106:00ADL - SJO
2 stops40h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/1209:40SJO - ADL
1 stop31h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/11$21,145

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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,802

One-way from

$781

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,900
30/1-8/2
  • 30/1-8/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 07m total
  • Australia to Costa Rica
19/1
  • 19/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 27m total
  • Australia to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($510 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($74 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 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 27 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Costa Rica that are best for you.

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Australia

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Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 30/1

12:00-00:07

2 stops29h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/2

05:30-09:30

2 stops35h 00m

$1,802

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/2

11:20-19:44

2 stops25h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/2

07:45-07:25

2 stops30h 40m

$1,811

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/2

11:20-23:15

2 stops28h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/2

08:35-09:35

2 stops32h 00m

$2,014

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Thu 5/3

10:45-23:15

2 stops52h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/3

07:35-07:45

2 stops56h 10m

$2,033

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Thu 5/3

09:40-14:43

1 stop21h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/3

23:35-05:30

1 stop37h 55m

$2,102

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Mon 4/5

11:40-07:17

3 stops35h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

09:35-10:35

3 stops33h 00m

$2,142

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

06:00-14:43

2 stops25h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/3

14:20-10:25

2 stops27h 05m

$2,271

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/2

19:15-14:43

2 stops36h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/3

15:04-09:10

2 stops49h 06m

$2,283

PerthSan José

PER - SJO

PERSJO

Perth

Thu 5/3

22:40-22:43

2 stops38h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/3

23:35-12:05

2 stops46h 30m

$2,303

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 5/3

13:55-07:17

3 stops34h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/3

14:39-09:30

2 stops25h 51m

$2,652

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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 $1,986). Flying from Australia to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,740). 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 27 November 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 27 November 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.

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

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

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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 21h 03m. Air Canada provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,102. Airlines will cover a distance of 13723 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 $1,986). Flying from Australia to Costa Rica in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,740). 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 27 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,792Average$2,882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,952Average$2,595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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American AirlinesCheapest$2,047Average$2,375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,992Average$3,436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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