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Cheap flights from Australia to San José from $1,381

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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SJO
17 Sep — 24 Sep1
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 18 August 2026.

Wed 28/1014:00 -
3 stops35h 19m
Tue 10/1103:59 -
3 stops39h 36m
Deal found 17/8$1,989
Mon 9/1111:20 -
2 stops43h 26m
Thu 12/1115:54 -
2 stops48h 06m
Deal found 13/8$2,096
Thu 29/1011:10 -
2 stops41h 50m
Thu 12/1106:20 -
2 stops33h 40m
Deal found 13/8$2,098
Wed 28/1011:10 -
2 stops41h 50m
Wed 11/1115:54 -
2 stops48h 06m
Deal found 17/8$2,104
Thu 8/1010:10 -
2 stops27h 11m
Tue 17/1114:46 -
2 stops34h 14m
Deal found 13/8$2,146
Mon 28/909:10 -
2 stops26h 57m
Mon 5/1006:00 -
2 stops33h 05m
Deal found 14/8$2,222
Fri 9/1010:10 -
2 stops27h 11m
Tue 10/1114:46 -
2 stops27h 59m
Deal found 17/8$2,250
Wed 30/910:30 -
3 stops38h 15m
Wed 7/1005:05 -
3 stops33h 25m
Deal found 15/8$2,318
Wed 16/910:30 -
3 stops28h 45m
Wed 23/905:05 -
3 stops38h 15m
Deal found 16/8$2,342
Thu 22/1013:45 -
2 stops43h 45m
Mon 26/1007:10 -
2 stops41h 35m
Deal found 13/8$2,696
Sun 11/1010:30 -
1 stop36h 45m
Tue 10/1123:28 -
2 stops40h 02m
Deal found 14/8$2,745
Wed 18/1111:30 -
2 stops26h 09m
Sun 22/1112:35 -
2 stops28h 55m
Deal found 13/8$2,754

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 18 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,989

One-way from

$1,422

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,143
28/10-10/11
  • 28/10-10/11
  • 6 total stops
  • 74h 55m total
  • Australia to San José
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9/11
  • 9/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 50m total
  • Australia to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($84 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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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 18 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to San José that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

MelbourneSan José

MEL Melbourne - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MELSJO

Melbourne

Tue 9/2

16:35-20:51

3 stops69h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/4

16:30-05:15

3 stops44h 45m

$2,427

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/10

16:20-20:21

3 stops45h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/11

18:40-06:55

2 stops43h 15m

$2,440

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/10

15:35-20:21

3 stops69h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/11

18:40-06:55

2 stops43h 15m

$2,582

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/10

14:00-19:30

2 stops46h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/11

01:46-06:25

1 stop35h 39m

$2,685
Fastest return journey

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/10

10:20-19:37

2 stops26h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 21/11

08:45-09:35

2 stops31h 50m

$2,728

BrisbaneSan José

BNE Brisbane - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

BNESJO

Brisbane

Sun 11/10

10:30-07:15

1 stop36h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 10/11

23:28-07:30

2 stops40h 02m

$2,745

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/10

10:20-07:32

2 stops38h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/11

14:25-07:00

1 stop23h 35m

$2,751

MelbourneSan José

MEL Melbourne - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

MELSJO

Melbourne

Wed 18/11

12:45-08:32

1 stop36h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 22/11

12:35-10:30

2 stops28h 55m

$2,754

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/9

09:30-12:21

2 stops42h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 21/9

08:45-06:55

1 stop30h 10m

$2,757

SydneySan José

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/10

10:30-07:15

2 stops37h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 17/11

14:25-07:00

1 stop23h 35m

$2,761

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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 $1,997). Flying from Australia to San José in April is currently the most expensive (average of $3,208). 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 18 August 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
10,100 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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
10,100 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,100 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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
11,951 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,100 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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 36h 45m. 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 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, Melbourne - San José Juan Santamaria Intl or Brisbane - 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 $1,997). Flying from Australia to San José in April is currently the most expensive (average of $3,208). 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 18 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,900Average$2,547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,572Average$2,652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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