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Cheap flights from Australia to Costa Rica from $847

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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SYD — SJO
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult
Tue 23/4
Tue 30/4

How far in advance should I book a flight from Australia to Costa Rica?

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 25 days in advance to save up to 41% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 25 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Australia to Costa Rica 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $3,002, or $3,242 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to Costa Rica?

Flights from Australia to Costa Rica lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Australia to Costa Rica in November, with the cheapest ticket starting at $2,535.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Australia to Costa Rica (AU - 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.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Australia to Costa Rica

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Australia and Costa Rica. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 596,206 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest American Airlines flights we've come across from Australia to Costa Rica. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Sat 15/609:15SYD - SJO
2 stops26h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 25/606:25SJO - SYD
2 stops32h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/4$3,324
Sun 16/609:15SYD - SJO
2 stops29h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/723:59SJO - SYD
2 stops39h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/4$3,327
Thu 1/811:55MEL - LIR
2 stops39h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sat 31/814:02LIR - MEL
1 stop47h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/4$3,606
Thu 1/811:55MEL - LIR
2 stops39h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sat 31/814:02LIR - MEL
1 stop47h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/4$3,632
Thu 16/509:15SYD - SJO
2 stops25h 40mAmerican Airlines
Thu 23/513:50SJO - SYD
1 stop48h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/4$3,800
Sun 16/615:50SYD - SJO
1 stop37h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/706:25SJO - SYD
2 stops32h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/4$3,992
Sat 15/617:35SYD - SJO
2 stops35h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 25/623:59SJO - SYD
1 stop38h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/4$4,004
Sat 14/909:00MEL - LIR
2 stops44h 12mAmerican Airlines
Wed 18/912:58LIR - MEL
2 stops49h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/4$4,032
Sat 14/911:00MEL - LIR
2 stops42h 12mAmerican Airlines
Wed 18/912:58LIR - MEL
2 stops49h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/4$4,040

Cheap LATAM Airlines flights from Australia to Costa Rica

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by LATAM Airlines for the route between Australia and Costa Rica. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 596,206 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest LATAM Airlines flights we've found from Australia to Costa Rica. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Sat 15/611:35SYD - SJO
3 stops44h 05mLATAM Airlines
Tue 25/617:05SJO - SYD
3 stops48h 30mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/4$3,442
Thu 16/511:35SYD - SJO
3 stops44h 05mLATAM Airlines
Thu 23/517:05SJO - SYD
2 stops32h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 18/4$3,491
Sun 16/611:35SYD - SJO
3 stops44h 05mLATAM Airlines
Tue 2/717:05SJO - SYD
2 stops32h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 17/4$3,870
Sat 15/611:35SYD - SJO
3 stops44h 05mLATAM Airlines
Tue 25/617:05SJO - SYD
2 stops32h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 16/4$3,947
Sun 16/611:35SYD - SJO
3 stops44h 05mLATAM Airlines
Tue 2/717:05SJO - SYD
3 stops48h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 17/4$3,953
Sat 29/611:35SYD - SJO
3 stops44h 05mLATAM Airlines
Thu 4/717:05SJO - SYD
3 stops48h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 17/4$4,269
Sat 29/611:35SYD - SJO
3 stops44h 05mLATAM Airlines
Thu 4/717:05SJO - SYD
2 stops32h 55mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 17/4$4,603

Cheap Australia to Costa Rica flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Australia to Costa Rica specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 596,206 searches. Prices were last updated on 18 April 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights travelling from Australia to Costa Rica in April and May 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Mon 13/513:45MEL - SJO
3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/509:58SJO - MEL
3 stops34h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$2,316
Sat 25/512:55MEL - SJO
3 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/809:35SJO - MEL
3 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$2,348
Sat 18/511:55MEL - LIR
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/510:00LIR - MEL
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,415
Fri 17/522:00BNE - SJO
2 stops26h 46mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/500:33SJO - BNE
1 stop36h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$2,460
Fri 17/522:00BNE - SJO
1 stop38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/509:58SJO - BNE
2 stops27h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$2,546
Sat 25/510:55MEL - SJO
2 stops34h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 20/813:30SJO - MEL
2 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,798
Sun 19/509:30MEL - SJO
2 stops42h 56mUnited Airlines
Tue 18/209:05SJO - MEL
2 stops31h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,803
Sat 25/510:55MEL - SJO
2 stops41h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 20/807:15SJO - MEL
2 stops33h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/4$2,831
Thu 16/510:20SYD - SJO
2 stops41h 18mUnited Airlines
Thu 23/507:55SJO - SYD
2 stops31h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,904

Australia to Costa Rica 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Australia and Costa Rica in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 596,206 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights travelling from Australia to Costa Rica in April and May 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Mon 13/513:45MEL - SJO
3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/509:58SJO - MEL
3 stops34h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$2,316
Thu 11/713:45MEL - SJO
3 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/809:35SJO - MEL
3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$2,325
Sat 25/512:55MEL - SJO
3 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/809:35SJO - MEL
3 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$2,348
Sat 18/511:55MEL - LIR
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/510:00LIR - MEL
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,415
Fri 17/522:00BNE - SJO
2 stops26h 46mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/500:33SJO - BNE
1 stop36h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$2,460
Fri 17/522:00BNE - SJO
1 stop38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/509:58SJO - BNE
2 stops27h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$2,546
Mon 1/721:15MEL - SJO
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/805:10SJO - MEL
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$2,611
Thu 11/714:00MEL - SJO
3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/809:35SJO - MEL
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$2,675
Mon 18/1111:30MEL - SJO
2 stops26h 09mUnited Airlines
Fri 22/1108:45SJO - MEL
2 stops55h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/4$2,789

One-way flights to Costa Rica from Australia

Search for one-way flight options from Australia to Costa Rica. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 596,206 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Australia to Costa Rica. Those needing a return flight from Australia to Costa Rica can use the search form above.
Wed 1/515:45MEL - SJO
3 stops56h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$847
Fri 6/916:20SYD - SJO
3 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$879
Wed 1/515:45MEL - SJO
2 stops44h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$928
Sun 28/415:45MEL - SJO
2 stops44h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$959
Thu 2/507:00MEL - SJO
3 stops52h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,016
Sun 28/415:45MEL - SJO
3 stops55h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,077
Thu 5/916:20SYD - SJO
3 stops56h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,083
Thu 5/913:15SYD - SJO
2 stops46h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,197
Sat 4/510:00MEL - SJO
3 stops49h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,242

Find flights from Australia to Costa Rica within your budget

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 596,206 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2024.

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$2,316 - $3,443

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MelbourneSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Mon 13/5

3 stops33h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 17/5

3 stops34h 22m

$2,316

MelbourneSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 11/7

3 stops33h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 8/8

3 stops34h 20m

$2,325

MelbourneSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sat 25/5

3 stops38h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 20/8

3 stops34h 45m

$2,348

MelbourneLiberia

MEL - LIR

MELLIR

Melbourne

Sat 18/5

1 stop24h 35m

Liberia

Sat 25/5

1 stop27h 45m

$2,415

MelbourneSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sat 25/5

2 stops34h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 20/8

2 stops26h 45m

$2,798

MelbourneSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sun 19/5

2 stops42h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 18/2

2 stops31h 25m

$2,803

Sydney Kingsford SmithSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 16/5

3 stops44h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 23/5

3 stops68h 55m

$3,007

Sydney Kingsford SmithSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/6

2 stops26h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 25/6

2 stops32h 40m

$3,324

Sydney Kingsford SmithSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/6

3 stops44h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 25/6

3 stops48h 30m

$3,442

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Deals found on 17/4

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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 18 April 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Australia to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, LATAM Airlines and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very Good
11,104 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

Delta
8.1
Very Good
11,104 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very Good
11,104 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

SWISS
7.8
Good
2,090 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very Good
11,104 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,499 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very Good
11,104 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

LATAM Airlines
7.6
Good
2,529 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very Good
11,104 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,341 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very Good
11,104 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Australia to Costa Rica for under $2,400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Australia to Costa Rica for under $2,400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $2,316, but on average you can expect to pay $2,808.

  • What does SYD to SJO mean?

    Great question - SYD to SJO just means Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Liberia Airport (LIR), Limon Airport (LIO), San José Tobias Bolanos Intl Airport (SYQ), Tamarindo Airport (TNO), Quepos Airport (XQP) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Costa Rica that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Australia to Costa Rica flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Australia to Costa Rica with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Australia to Costa Rica flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Costa Rica that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Australia to Costa Rica offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Australia to Costa Rica?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Australia to Costa Rica flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Australia to Costa Rica flight deals updated?

    The Australia to Costa Rica flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 18/4.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Australia to Costa Rica

Discover the top 5 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 596,206 searches. Data last updated 18 April 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$2,295Average$3,666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,454Average$3,334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$2,948Average$3,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$3,129Average$3,301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$5,492Average$5,502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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