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$631+ 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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
14 Mar — 21 Mar1
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 12 February 2026.

Sun 10/513:15
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/601:11
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops42h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,813
Tue 5/513:15
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/605:45
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,903
Fri 20/313:05
SYD
-
SJO
1 stop25h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/414:20
SJO
-
SYD
1 stop24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,918
Tue 5/509:20
SYD
-
SJO
3 stops51h 15m
Air Canada
Thu 4/607:15
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops32h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 9/2$1,957
Mon 20/709:10
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops39h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/816:35
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops46h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$2,061
Thu 19/211:20
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops28h 23m
American Airlines
Mon 23/207:00
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops33h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/2$2,068
Fri 20/311:20
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops27h 23m
American Airlines
Mon 6/410:25
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops28h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/2$2,088

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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 12 February 2026.

Return from

$1,813

One-way from

$631

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,449
10/5-18/6
  • 10/5-18/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 09m total
  • Sydney to San José
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11/3
  • 11/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 17m total
  • Sydney to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($294 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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/3

13:05-21:43

1 stop25h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/4

14:20-06:55

1 stop24h 35m

$1,918

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/5

09:20-20:35

3 stops51h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/6

07:15-07:20

3 stops32h 05m

$1,969

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/5

09:10-23:45

1 stop30h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/6

00:53-07:05

1 stop38h 12m

$2,025

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/3

11:20-21:43

2 stops27h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/4

10:25-07:05

2 stops28h 40m

$2,088

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/3

11:50-17:16

1 stop22h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/4

08:45-06:55

1 stop30h 10m

$2,743

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/3

11:20-07:15

1 stop36h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 26/4

08:45-06:55

1 stop30h 10m

$2,754

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/3

11:20-07:15

1 stop36h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 22/4

08:45-06:55

1 stop30h 10m

$2,754

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

14:00-10:40

3 stops37h 40m

$677

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/3

14:00-11:22

3 stops38h 22m

$697

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/3

06:00-00:08

2 stops35h 08m

$835

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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 12 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
9,279 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,279 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,279 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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
11,271 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,279 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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, Air Canada 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 $148, while return flights cost around $468.

  • How much is a return flight to San José?

    A return flight to San José will typically cost around $468, however they can be found for as little as $468.

  • 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 (24 hours 59 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 Maria is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 km away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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