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Cheap flights from Australia to San José from $1,122

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 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SJO
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to San José

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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 20 June 2026.

Thu 8/1014:15
SYD
-
SJO
3 stops35h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/1103:59
SJO
-
SYD
3 stops39h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/6$2,015
Fri 9/1014:15
SYD
-
SJO
3 stops35h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/1103:59
SJO
-
SYD
3 stops39h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/6$2,028
Thu 8/1010:10
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops43h 50m
American Airlines
Sat 21/1106:22
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops33h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 18/6$2,079
Sun 12/709:10
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops29h 28m
American Airlines
Tue 4/815:37
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops47h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/6$2,124
Sat 5/1221:40
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops43h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 24/1201:45
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops49h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6$2,129
Tue 4/820:45
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops43h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/801:06
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops49h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6$2,136
Fri 9/1010:10
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops44h 48m
American Airlines
Sat 21/1114:39
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops34h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 18/6$2,162
Fri 9/1010:10
SYD
-
SJO
1 stop26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/1101:45
SJO
-
SYD
1 stop35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/6$2,172
Wed 7/1010:10
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/1105:45
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/6$2,211
Sat 1/809:45
MEL
-
SJO
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/809:40
SJO
-
MEL
3 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6$2,520
Fri 31/710:30
BNE
-
SJO
3 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/805:05
SJO
-
BNE
3 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6$2,591
Sun 28/610:55
MEL
-
SJO
1 stop36h 20m
United Airlines
Sat 4/708:45
SJO
-
MEL
1 stop31h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/6$2,774

Find 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 20 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,015

One-way from

$1,122

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,837
8/10-16/11
  • 8/10-16/11
  • 6 total stops
  • 74h 40m total
  • Australia to San José
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20/8
  • 20/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 05m total
  • Australia to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($128 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($93 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to San José that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 20 June 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/8

20:45-23:46

2 stops43h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/8

01:06-18:50

2 stops49h 44m

$2,136

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/7

20:45-23:46

2 stops43h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/8

01:06-18:50

2 stops49h 44m

$2,273

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/10

21:45-13:00

2 stops56h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/11

13:09-18:50

2 stops36h 41m

$2,476

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/12

21:40-23:57

2 stops43h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 24/12

01:45-19:45

2 stops49h 00m

$2,519

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Sat 1/8

09:45-23:15

2 stops29h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 8/8

09:40-12:00

3 stops34h 20m

$2,520

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/10

21:45-13:00

2 stops56h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/11

13:09-18:50

2 stops36h 41m

$2,549

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/10

11:20-07:15

1 stop36h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 21/11

12:35-07:00

1 stop25h 25m

$2,784

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/10

11:20-11:38

2 stops41h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 22/11

14:20-07:00

1 stop23h 40m

$2,784

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/10

11:20-07:15

1 stop36h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/11

14:20-07:00

1 stop23h 40m

$2,784
Fastest return journey

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/10

10:30-19:37

2 stops26h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/11

09:40-09:15

1 stop30h 35m

$2,784

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to San José

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to San José (average of $1,757). Flying from Australia to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,450). 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.

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 20 June 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,865 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,865 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,865 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,715 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,865 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

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 40h 05m. The distance between Australia and San José is about 14869 km.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Australia to San José, consider Sydney Kingsford Smith - San José Juan Santamaria Intl, Perth - San José Juan Santamaria Intl or Melbourne - San José Juan Santamaria Intl, as they are the most popular.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to San José (average of $1,757). Flying from Australia to San José in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,450). 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 2 airlines flying from Australia to San José

Discover the top 2 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 20 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,927Average$2,201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,597Average$2,691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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