Cheap flights from Australia to San José from $786

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 19/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SJO
26 Dec — 2 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Australia to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 November 2025.

Wed 17/1211:20SYD - SJO
2 stops49h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/116:02SJO - SYD
2 stops47h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/11$2,815
Mon 8/1217:00PER - SJO
2 stops35h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1214:40SJO - PER
2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11$2,936
Sat 29/1112:35ADL - SJO
2 stops66h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1214:40SJO - ADL
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$2,958
Fri 26/1213:00MEL - SJO
2 stops50h 32mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/109:40SJO - MEL
2 stops31h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/11$3,021
Thu 25/1208:00MEL - SJO
2 stops39h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/109:40SJO - MEL
2 stops31h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/11$3,051
Thu 25/1208:00MEL - SJO
2 stops39h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/114:05SJO - MEL
2 stops50h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/11$3,159
Thu 25/1208:00MEL - SJO
2 stops31h 32mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/109:40SJO - MEL
2 stops31h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/11$3,202
Fri 26/1213:00MEL - SJO
1 stop36h 32mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/114:05SJO - MEL
2 stops50h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/11$3,278
Sat 27/1216:05MEL - SJO
2 stops37h 28mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/114:54SJO - MEL
2 stops31h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/11$3,413
Wed 17/1212:10SYD - SJO
2 stops25h 29mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/106:40SJO - SYD
2 stops54h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/11$3,515
Wed 17/1205:30PER - SJO
2 stops29h 41mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1200:34SJO - PER
2 stops41h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$3,620
Wed 17/1208:00SYD - SJO
3 stops30h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/107:30SJO - SYD
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$5,052

Cheap flight deals from Australia to San José

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to San José flight deals. Data was last updated 26 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,823

One-way from

$786

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,919
10/2-24/2
  • 10/2-24/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 04m total
  • Australia to San José
19/1
  • 19/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 27m total
  • Australia to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($517 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($76 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/2

11:20-19:44

2 stops25h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/2

07:45-07:25

2 stops30h 40m

$1,823

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/2

11:20-23:15

2 stops28h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/2

08:35-09:35

2 stops32h 00m

$2,028

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Thu 5/3

10:45-23:15

2 stops52h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/3

07:35-07:45

2 stops56h 10m

$2,046

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Thu 5/3

09:40-20:58

2 stops27h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/3

14:20-05:30

1 stop23h 10m

$2,114

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Mon 4/5

11:40-07:17

3 stops35h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

09:35-10:35

3 stops33h 00m

$2,156

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/2

19:15-14:43

2 stops36h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/3

15:04-09:10

2 stops49h 06m

$2,298

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 16/1

16:10-12:22

3 stops37h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 16/3

05:30-09:30

2 stops35h 00m

$2,408

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Mon 4/5

10:00-22:50

2 stops52h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

06:15-07:05

2 stops32h 50m

$2,433

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Fri 16/1

12:00-23:59

1 stop28h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/2

06:00-12:25

3 stops37h 25m

$2,444

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/12

11:20-20:14

2 stops49h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/1

16:02-09:00

2 stops47h 58m

$2,815

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 25/11

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to San José

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to San José?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to San José (average of $2,000). Flying from Australia to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,758). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 November 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 34% on flights from Australia to San José by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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 26 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Australia to San José to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Matt,Nov 2024

BKK - DOH

I've been flying long-haul Qatar in Economy pretty often for the past 6 months. Legroom is reasonable but the seat cushions become uncomfortable within the first 2 hours of flight. Food is tasty but portions and variation small compared to other mideast carriers. Entertainment is limited (again, compared to other mideast carriers). Crew are friendly enough and processes are clear.

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Matt,Nov 2024

BKK - DOH

I've been flying long-haul Qatar in Economy pretty often for the past 6 months. Legroom is reasonable but the seat cushions become uncomfortable within the first 2 hours of flight. Food is tasty but portions and variation small compared to other mideast carriers. Entertainment is limited (again, compared to other mideast carriers). Crew are friendly enough and processes are clear.

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Matt,Nov 2024

BKK - DOH

I've been flying long-haul Qatar in Economy pretty often for the past 6 months. Legroom is reasonable but the seat cushions become uncomfortable within the first 2 hours of flight. Food is tasty but portions and variation small compared to other mideast carriers. Entertainment is limited (again, compared to other mideast carriers). Crew are friendly enough and processes are clear.

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Matt,Nov 2024

BKK - DOH

I've been flying long-haul Qatar in Economy pretty often for the past 6 months. Legroom is reasonable but the seat cushions become uncomfortable within the first 2 hours of flight. Food is tasty but portions and variation small compared to other mideast carriers. Entertainment is limited (again, compared to other mideast carriers). Crew are friendly enough and processes are clear.

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Matt,Nov 2024

BKK - DOH

I've been flying long-haul Qatar in Economy pretty often for the past 6 months. Legroom is reasonable but the seat cushions become uncomfortable within the first 2 hours of flight. Food is tasty but portions and variation small compared to other mideast carriers. Entertainment is limited (again, compared to other mideast carriers). Crew are friendly enough and processes are clear.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Australia to San José, you will be flying into Juan Santamaria Intl. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is just 14.1 km from the centre of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Australia to San José?

    Departing from Australia to San José will take you 27h 18m. The distance between Australia and San José is about 13723 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to San José one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,884. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and LATAM Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Australia to San José for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to San José?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to San José 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 Australia to San José?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to San José (average of $2,000). Flying from Australia to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,758). 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Australia to San José

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Australia to San José. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 26 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$1,966Average$2,612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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American AirlinesCheapest$2,061Average$2,391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,680Average$2,850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$3,012Average$3,459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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