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$1,150+ Cheap flights to San José

— SJO
10 Dec — 17 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to San José in 2026

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Cheapest flights to San José

Thu 12/1114:00 -
3 stops35h 50m
Wed 25/1105:35 -
3 stops38h 00m
Deal found 5/11$2,005
Thu 12/1111:10 -
2 stops42h 51m
Wed 25/1115:52 -
2 stops48h 08m
Deal found 5/11$2,103
Thu 12/1111:10 -
2 stops26h 40m
Wed 25/1106:00 -
2 stops34h 00m
Deal found 5/11$2,108
Mon 9/1115:15 -
2 stops48h 15m
Sun 15/1108:45 -
2 stops59h 15m
Deal found 8/11$2,754
Tue 29/1211:20 -
2 stops28h 12m
Mon 18/108:45 -
2 stops28h 35m
Deal found 8/11$2,767
Mon 28/1211:50 -
2 stops59h 35m
Mon 18/101:15 -
2 stops39h 05m
Deal found 7/11$2,773
Tue 29/1211:20 -
2 stops62h 12m
Tue 19/108:45 -
2 stops55h 35m
Deal found 6/11$2,812
Thu 12/1109:10 -
1 stop21h 12m
Wed 25/1114:25 -
1 stop23h 35m
Deal found 5/11$2,825
Sun 27/1209:15 -
1 stop30h 17m
Mon 18/109:40 -
1 stop30h 40m
Deal found 7/11$2,915
Mon 28/1211:50 -
1 stop37h 42m
Mon 18/109:40 -
1 stop27h 40m
Deal found 7/11$2,920
Sun 27/1211:15 -
2 stops26h 57m
Mon 18/106:30 -
2 stops33h 30m
Deal found 7/11$2,922

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Return from

$2,076

One-way from

$1,150

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,538
25/1-5/2
  • 25/1-5/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 31m total
  • Sydney to San José
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7/3-31/12
  • 7/3-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 02m total
  • Sydney to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($203 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/12

06:25-00:26

3 stops35h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,502

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/2

21:30-22:35

2 stops42h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,615

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/11

15:50-22:47

2 stops47h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,708

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/11

12:35-10:20

3 stops38h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,751
Fastest return journey

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/12

11:20-00:16

1 stop29h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,888

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/12

11:10-13:43

2 stops43h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,909

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/12

11:10-10:35

2 stops40h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,911

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/12

11:20-20:39

2 stops26h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/1

09:40-06:20

1 stop27h 40m

$2,767

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/12

11:50-06:25

2 stops59h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 18/1

01:15-06:20

2 stops36h 05m

$2,767

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/12

11:20-08:32

2 stops62h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 19/1

08:45-09:20

2 stops55h 35m

$2,812

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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
7.3
Good
10,475 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Asha,Sept 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,475 reviews
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,475 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Asha,Sept 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,225 reviews
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,475 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Asha,Sept 2026

LGA - IAH

The flight was on time and boardi g was very organized and timely. Snacks are awful and having one little glass of juice was terrible. Fortunately, I had my water to keep me hydrated.

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, United 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 $239, while return flights cost around $764.

  • 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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