Cheap flights from Australia to San José from $825

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SJO
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

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 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,717

One-way from

$825

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,693
3/11-16/11
  • 3/11-16/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 55m total
  • Australia to San José
15/10
  • 15/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 15m total
  • Australia to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($553 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($96 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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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 29 August 2025.

Mon 3/1111:20SYD - SJO
2 stops30h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1101:58SJO - SYD
2 stops38h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$1,717
Tue 18/1111:20SYD - SJO
2 stops30h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1101:30SJO - SYD
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,773
Sun 16/1111:20SYD - SJO
2 stops30h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1101:30SJO - SYD
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,780
Thu 9/1014:30MEL - SJO
3 stops33h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/1014:37SJO - MEL
3 stops29h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,793
Sun 16/1111:20BNE - SJO
2 stops29h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1101:30SJO - BNE
2 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,819
Mon 17/1111:20SYD - SJO
2 stops30h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1101:30SJO - SYD
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,833
Sat 11/1014:45SYD - SJO
3 stops33h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1014:37SJO - SYD
3 stops29h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$1,865
Mon 17/1111:20SYD - SJO
2 stops52h 55mAir Canada
Mon 24/1108:50SJO - SYD
2 stops31h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 27/8$2,032
Mon 13/1011:40BNE - SJO
3 stops35h 48mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1014:37SJO - BNE
3 stops27h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$2,055
Mon 13/1010:00BNE - SJO
2 stops52h 55mAir Canada
Mon 20/1007:55SJO - BNE
2 stops55h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 28/8$2,065
Sat 11/1009:45MEL - SJO
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1006:30SJO - MEL
1 stop31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8$2,068
Sun 16/1109:40BNE - SJO
2 stops27h 23mAmerican Airlines
Mon 24/1115:11SJO - BNE
2 stops47h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/8$2,101

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Australia

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/11

11:20-00:38

2 stops30h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 16/11

01:58-09:35

2 stops38h 37m

$1,717

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/11

11:20-00:38

2 stops30h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 23/11

01:30-09:35

2 stops39h 05m

$1,773

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/11

11:20-00:38

2 stops30h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 23/11

01:30-09:35

2 stops39h 05m

$1,780

MelbourneSan José

MEL - SJO

MELSJO

Melbourne

Thu 9/10

14:30-07:28

3 stops33h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 26/10

14:37-13:25

3 stops29h 48m

$1,793

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Sun 16/11

11:20-00:38

2 stops29h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 23/11

01:30-10:20

2 stops40h 50m

$1,819

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/11

11:20-00:38

2 stops30h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 23/11

01:30-09:35

2 stops39h 05m

$1,833

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/10

14:45-07:28

3 stops33h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 18/10

14:37-12:45

3 stops29h 08m

$1,865

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/11

11:20-23:15

2 stops52h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 24/11

08:50-09:35

2 stops31h 45m

$2,032

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Mon 13/10

11:40-07:28

3 stops35h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 20/10

14:37-10:35

3 stops27h 58m

$2,055

BrisbaneSan José

BNE - SJO

BNESJO

Brisbane

Mon 13/10

10:00-22:55

2 stops52h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 20/10

07:55-07:05

2 stops55h 10m

$2,065

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 27/8

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

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When flying from Australia to San José, San José Province, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 29 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, andUnited 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

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

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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, San José Province?

    Departing from Australia to San José, San José Province will take you 29h 19m. There are 13723 km between Australia and San José, San José Province. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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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 29 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$2,041Average$2,633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,613Average$2,740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,654Average$2,881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,983Average$3,573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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