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$1,027+ Cheap flights to San José

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 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
27 Mar — 3 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to San José in 2026

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Cheapest flights to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available to San José. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 February 2026.

Tue 17/311:20
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops41h 06m
British Airways
Tue 24/310:25
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops29h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 22/2$2,111
Fri 28/809:10
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops25h 05m
American Airlines
Mon 7/914:15
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops48h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/2$2,114
Mon 25/509:10
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops26h 14m
American Airlines
Thu 28/513:59
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops49h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/2$2,115
Sun 17/509:10
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops25h 57m
American Airlines
Sun 24/506:00
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops33h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 24/2$2,124
Fri 20/311:20
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops27h 23m
American Airlines
Mon 6/410:25
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops28h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/2$2,129
Tue 17/317:45
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops34h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/314:39
SJO
-
SYD
3 stops28h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2$2,135
Fri 10/409:00
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops30h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/401:03
SJO
-
SYD
1 stop38h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2$2,340

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Find the latest flights to San José in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 25 February 2026.

Return from

$2,111

One-way from

$1,027

Popular in

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Average price

$2,469
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 17/3-24/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 70h 41m total
  • Sydney to San José
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28/5
  • 28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 48m total
  • Sydney to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($295 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/5

09:10-19:24

2 stops26h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 28/5

23:59-07:05

2 stops39h 06m

$2,111

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

17:45-11:14

2 stops34h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/3

14:39-12:35

3 stops28h 56m

$2,135

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/4

09:30-05:30

1 stop36h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 17/4

08:45-07:00

2 stops30h 15m

$2,769

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/3

11:50-21:32

1 stop26h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/4

08:45-06:55

1 stop30h 10m

$2,774

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

11:50-19:39

1 stop24h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/3

11:35-07:00

1 stop26h 25m

$2,781

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/5

20:45-23:33

2 stops42h 48m

$1,067

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/5

20:45-23:33

2 stops42h 48m

$1,067

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/8

20:45-23:43

2 stops42h 58m

$1,098

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/8

20:45-23:43

2 stops42h 58m

$1,108

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/5

20:45-23:33

2 stops42h 48m

$1,115

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What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San José?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to San José are American Airlines and United Airlines.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated 25 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines to Costa Rica. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,345 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,345 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,345 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,345 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,345 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

FAQs about flying to San José

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José?

    Booking a flight to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is your only option if you intend on flying to San José. It is only a 14.1 km journey from Juan Santamaria Intl to San José’s city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San José if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San José on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San José?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, American Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San José.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San José?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San José. One-way flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl typically cost $149, while return flights cost around $472.

  • How much is a return flight to San José?

    A return flight to San José will typically cost around $472, however they can be found for as little as $472.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San José depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San José, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (26 hours 52 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

    Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 km away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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