Cheap flights from Sydney to San José from $819

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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SJO
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,104

One-way from

$819

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,694
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 10/2-24/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 41m total
  • Sydney to San José
12/9
  • 12/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 31h 07m total
  • Sydney to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($552 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

Find flight deals from Sydney to San José

Cheapest flights from Sydney to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 August 2025.

Fri 15/809:10SYD - SJO
2 stops25h 05mAmerican Airlines
Fri 22/806:00SJO - SYD
2 stops33h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/8$2,125
Sun 28/909:10SYD - SJO
2 stops25h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/1007:00SJO - SYD
2 stops32h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/8$2,133
Sun 28/909:30SYD - SJO
2 stops42h 56mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/1008:37SJO - SYD
1 stop30h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/8$2,642
Sun 28/909:20SYD - SJO
3 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1014:37SJO - SYD
3 stops29h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8$2,674
Sat 29/1111:15SYD - SJO
2 stops27h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 14/1214:51SJO - SYD
2 stops28h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8$2,817
Sat 29/1111:15SYD - SJO
1 stop29h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1202:26SJO - SYD
1 stop35h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$2,825
Tue 9/909:30SYD - SJO
2 stops37h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 16/908:37SJO - SYD
1 stop30h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$2,832

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SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/2

11:15-21:30

2 stops27h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/2

06:34-09:00

2 stops33h 26m

$2,104

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/9

09:10-19:42

2 stops26h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 19/9

07:27-07:05

2 stops31h 38m

$2,125

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 28/9

09:10-18:14

2 stops25h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/10

07:00-08:05

2 stops32h 05m

$2,133

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/2

11:15-20:02

2 stops25h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/2

14:47-15:30

2 stops31h 43m

$2,156

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/2

11:20-23:15

3 stops52h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/2

08:35-09:35

2 stops32h 00m

$2,532

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 28/9

09:30-12:26

2 stops42h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/10

08:37-07:55

1 stop30h 18m

$2,642

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 28/9

09:20-23:35

3 stops30h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 5/10

14:37-12:45

3 stops29h 08m

$2,674

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 29/11

11:15-22:01

2 stops27h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 14/12

14:51-12:15

2 stops28h 24m

$2,817

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/9

16:20-07:27

3 stops31h 07m

$819

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 1/10

17:45-20:19

2 stops42h 34m

$1,073

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to San José

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to San José. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Sydney to San José, San José Province, you should look to book at least 47 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney 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 15 August 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sydney to San José, San José Province is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 11% on airfare.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to San José, San José Province?

Share of one-stop return flights from Sydney to San José, San José Province chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Houston (IAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 79% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to San José, San José Province on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to San José, San José Province?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Sydney to San José, San José Province, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

San Francisco (SFO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $2,730.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to San José, San José Province?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to San José, San José Province, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Houston (IAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 23h 56m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to San José, San José Province?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to San José, San José Province, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Houston (IAH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 02m.

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 15 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qantas Airways, United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Sydney to San José. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

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

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

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

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

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

7.4

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.2

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Currently priced at $2,130, American Airlines will fly you from Sydney to San José, San José Province and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qantas Airways and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $2,614 and $2,675, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Sydney to San José

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$2,130Average$2,620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,614Average$2,741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,675Average$2,903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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