Cheap flights from Sydney to San José from $945

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SJO
2 Nov — 9 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 3 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,753

One-way from

$945

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,749
16/11-22/11
  • 16/11-22/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 38m total
  • Sydney to San José
5/2
  • 5/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 26h 05m total
  • Sydney to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($543 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($94 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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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 3 October 2025.

Sun 16/1114:00SYD - SJO
2 stops27h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1101:30SJO - SYD
2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$1,753
Sun 16/1111:20SYD - SJO
2 stops28h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 23/1107:00SJO - SYD
2 stops33h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/10$2,106
Sat 15/1111:20SYD - SJO
2 stops26h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sat 22/1107:00SJO - SYD
2 stops33h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/10$2,125
Sat 15/1110:20SYD - SJO
3 stops37h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1114:39SJO - SYD
3 stops48h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/10$2,369

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Sydney

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/11

11:20-22:56

2 stops28h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 23/11

07:00-09:00

2 stops33h 00m

$2,106

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/11

11:20-21:17

2 stops26h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 22/11

07:00-09:00

2 stops33h 00m

$2,125

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/2

07:20-14:09

2 stops23h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/3

14:49-15:30

2 stops31h 41m

$2,169

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

11:20-11:00

2 stops40h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/3

08:55-09:00

2 stops31h 05m

$2,213

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/3

10:20-23:05

2 stops29h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 29/3

07:35-08:20

2 stops31h 45m

$2,437

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 27/12

14:00-22:32

2 stops25h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 25/1

08:45-07:00

1 stop29h 15m

$2,773

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/12

11:20-22:28

2 stops28h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 15/1

08:00-09:00

2 stops32h 00m

$2,773

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/2

11:20-20:39

2 stops26h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/3

14:20-07:00

1 stop23h 40m

$2,811

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

10:20-20:55

2 stops27h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/3

13:20-07:00

1 stop24h 40m

$2,814

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/2

14:10-23:15

3 stops26h 05m

$945

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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 26 September 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 3 October 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to San José, San José Province?

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 3 October 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.

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

SYD - BNE

Great. Except I haven’t claimed my free lounge passes since 2022 on my Qantas credit card. That’s lots of flights I would have booked if you’d reminded me

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  • How long is the flight from Sydney to San José, San José Province?

    A quick flight from Sydney to San José, San José Province can take about 28h 36m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,106. Airlines will cover a distance of 13792 km.

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

    Currently priced at $2,103, 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 $2,580 and $2,641, 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?

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

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

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

  • 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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sydney 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 3 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$2,103Average$2,567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,580Average$2,706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,641Average$2,832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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