How long is the flight from Sydney to Costa Rica?

American Airlines can get you from Sydney to Costa Rica in just under 41h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Sydney and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 13792 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Costa Rica as you normally would.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Costa Rica?

Located just 7.5 km from the city centre, Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Costa Rica from Sydney.

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Costa Rica.

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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.

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Deal found 18/8$2,245

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Round-trip from	$1,975
One-way from	$1,307
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$2,129

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74h 55m total
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42h 45m total
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SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/10

16:20-20:21

3 stops45h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/11

18:40-06:55

2 stops43h 15m

$2,423

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/10

15:35-20:21

3 stops69h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/11

18:40-06:55

2 stops43h 15m

$2,576

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/12

13:20-08:32

1 stop36h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 15/1

09:40-06:20

1 stop27h 40m

$2,738

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SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/12

11:50-20:39

2 stops25h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 20/1

09:40-06:20

1 stop27h 40m

$2,738

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 27/12

11:50-08:32

1 stop37h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 16/1

14:25-06:20

2 stops46h 55m

$2,745

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/10

09:15-10:25

1 stop42h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/11

14:25-07:00

1 stop23h 35m

$2,746

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/10

15:35-20:05

3 stops69h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/11

18:40-06:55

2 stops43h 15m

$2,748

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/9

10:20-07:15

1 stop36h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/11

09:40-09:20

1 stop30h 40m

$2,748

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/11

11:20-12:42

2 stops42h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/12

14:25-07:00

1 stop23h 35m

$2,760

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/10

11:20-07:15

1 stop36h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/11

09:40-09:20

1 stop30h 40m

$2,806

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Costa Rica?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Costa Rica (average of $1,983). Flying from Sydney to Costa Rica in April is currently the most expensive (average of $3,186). 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

See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Sydney to Costa Rica have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

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10,110 reviews

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2.0

Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

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10,110 reviews

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10,110 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

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7.1

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11,990 reviews

United Airlines

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10,110 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Costa Rica?
Located just 7.5 km from the city centre, Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Costa Rica from Sydney.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Costa Rica?
American Airlines can get you from Sydney to Costa Rica in just under 41h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Sydney and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 13792 km.
Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Costa Rica?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Costa Rica.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Costa Rica?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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 Sydney to Costa Rica?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Costa Rica (average of $1,983). Flying from Sydney to Costa Rica in April is currently the most expensive (average of $3,186). 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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