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$1,335+ Cheap flights to San José

— SJO
26 Oct — 2 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to San José in 2026

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Cheapest flights to San José

Tue 3/1114:00 -
3 stops35h 50m
Tue 24/1105:35 -
3 stops38h 00m
Deal found 24/9$1,981
Sat 31/1011:10 -
2 stops43h 36m
Thu 26/1106:00 -
2 stops34h 00m
Deal found 24/9$2,111
Mon 12/1010:10 -
2 stops27h 11m
Tue 3/1115:54 -
2 stops48h 06m
Deal found 26/9$2,112
Sun 25/1010:10 -
2 stops42h 50m
Sun 1/1115:54 -
2 stops48h 06m
Deal found 24/9$2,123
Fri 23/1010:10 -
2 stops42h 50m
Fri 30/1013:00 -
2 stops27h 00m
Deal found 23/9$2,136
Fri 9/1010:10 -
2 stops27h 11m
Tue 10/1114:46 -
2 stops27h 59m
Deal found 26/9$2,163
Mon 26/1011:10 -
2 stops41h 50m
Sun 8/1115:54 -
2 stops48h 06m
Deal found 26/9$2,217
Mon 9/1117:50 -
2 stops36h 56m
Mon 16/1106:20 -
2 stops33h 40m
Deal found 25/9$2,234
Thu 8/1010:10 -
2 stops27h 11m
Tue 17/1114:46 -
2 stops27h 59m
Deal found 26/9$2,269

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Return from

$1,981

One-way from

$1,335

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,136
3/11-24/11
  • 3/11-24/11
  • 6 total stops
  • 73h 50m total
  • Sydney to San José
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28/2-31/12
  • 28/2-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 37m total
  • Sydney to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($206 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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Average for return flights in September 2026
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SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/3

09:00-17:08

3 stops49h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,361
Fastest return journey

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 28/2

22:10-20:51

2 stops39h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,393

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

21:45-14:00

2 stops57h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,467

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/2

20:20-23:25

2 stops44h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,469

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/2

14:00-21:52

3 stops48h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,509

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/11

21:40-23:51

2 stops43h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,536

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 24/2

08:45-13:46

2 stops46h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,550

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/11

09:15-13:22

1 stop21h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 28/11

07:30-09:20

2 stops56h 50m

$2,767

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/11

11:50-20:39

2 stops25h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/11

08:45-07:00

1 stop29h 15m

$2,767

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 18/10

11:20-19:37

2 stops25h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/11

08:45-07:00

1 stop29h 15m

$2,772

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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

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
10,248 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dawn,Aug 2026

ORD - DEN

I missed my connecting flight because our plane took off ten minutes late and then when we got to the airport another plane was in our shoot waiting to get fueled up and that took 30 minutes so I missed my connecting flight. I asked if I could get off and they assured me the plane would most likely wait for me since they know what time the planes get in because of an app. I was not happy. I had to wait till 7:25 to board the next flight and then that was delayed. Gates changed till 9:20. Terrible
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,248 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,248 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dawn,Aug 2026

ORD - DEN

I missed my connecting flight because our plane took off ten minutes late and then when we got to the airport another plane was in our shoot waiting to get fueled up and that took 30 minutes so I missed my connecting flight. I asked if I could get off and they assured me the plane would most likely wait for me since they know what time the planes get in because of an app. I was not happy. I had to wait till 7:25 to board the next flight and then that was delayed. Gates changed till 9:20. Terrible
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,098 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,248 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dawn,Aug 2026

ORD - DEN

I missed my connecting flight because our plane took off ten minutes late and then when we got to the airport another plane was in our shoot waiting to get fueled up and that took 30 minutes so I missed my connecting flight. I asked if I could get off and they assured me the plane would most likely wait for me since they know what time the planes get in because of an app. I was not happy. I had to wait till 7:25 to board the next flight and then that was delayed. Gates changed till 9:20. Terrible

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.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to San José, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (26 hours 9 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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