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Cheap flights from Sydney to San José from $1,201

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 29/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SJO
7 Feb — 14 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 8 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,090

One-way from

$1,201

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,756
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 19/2-23/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 59m total
  • Sydney to San José
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29/3
  • 29/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 38m total
  • Sydney to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($449 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($65 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 8 January 2026.

Thu 19/211:20SYD - SJO
2 stops28h 23mAmerican Airlines
Mon 23/211:24SJO - SYD
2 stops28h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$2,090
Mon 2/211:20SYD - SJO
2 stops28h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/206:38SJO - SYD
2 stops33h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$2,109
Wed 25/1111:15SYD - SJO
2 stops28h 44mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/1206:20SJO - SYD
2 stops33h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$2,125
Mon 2/211:20SYD - SJO
2 stops28h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/214:54SJO - SYD
2 stops27h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$2,140
Mon 2/317:45SYD - SJO
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/301:28SJO - SYD
1 stop36h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$2,160
Mon 2/319:15SYD - SJO
2 stops36h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/312:26SJO - SYD
2 stops27h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$2,195
Mon 2/217:45SYD - SJO
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/201:16SJO - SYD
1 stop37h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$2,292
Mon 2/210:15SYD - SJO
2 stops30h 44mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/201:16SJO - SYD
1 stop37h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$2,399

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Return

Price

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/2

11:20-22:43

2 stops28h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/2

11:24-09:00

2 stops28h 36m

$2,090

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/2

11:20-22:30

2 stops28h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/2

06:38-09:00

2 stops33h 22m

$2,109

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

17:45-11:25

2 stops34h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 8/3

01:28-07:25

1 stop36h 57m

$2,160

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

19:15-14:53

2 stops36h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/3

12:26-09:00

2 stops27h 34m

$2,195

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/2

17:45-11:25

2 stops34h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 7/2

01:16-07:25

1 stop37h 09m

$2,292

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/2

17:45-23:59

1 stop23h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/2

01:16-07:25

1 stop37h 09m

$2,511

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

11:20-00:05

2 stops29h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/3

07:50-08:35

3 stops55h 45m

$2,519

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/2

11:50-20:39

1 stop25h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 23/2

12:35-09:05

2 stops27h 30m

$2,789

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 29/3

14:15-23:53

3 stops50h 38m

$1,201

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 29/3

13:00-21:43

1 stop25h 43m

$2,079

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Deals found on 7/1

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to San José?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San José (average of $1,943). Flying from Sydney to San José in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,648). 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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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 8 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,139 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Patti,Feb 2025

FCO - EWR

The food was inedible! We are in the food business and aren’t sure who got this contract. But prisoners eat better. The food was so bad. I ate just a small amount and it made me nauseous. Everything is over microwaved too. And what is with the options? Vegan and vegetarian, but no keto or carnivore? I get that may be more expensive. But I’d gladly pay if it even was an option. But it’s not. There are many fresh options that could have been offered that don’t have to be heated too!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,139 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,139 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Patti,Feb 2025

FCO - EWR

The food was inedible! We are in the food business and aren’t sure who got this contract. But prisoners eat better. The food was so bad. I ate just a small amount and it made me nauseous. Everything is over microwaved too. And what is with the options? Vegan and vegetarian, but no keto or carnivore? I get that may be more expensive. But I’d gladly pay if it even was an option. But it’s not. There are many fresh options that could have been offered that don’t have to be heated too!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,095 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,139 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Patti,Feb 2025

FCO - EWR

The food was inedible! We are in the food business and aren’t sure who got this contract. But prisoners eat better. The food was so bad. I ate just a small amount and it made me nauseous. Everything is over microwaved too. And what is with the options? Vegan and vegetarian, but no keto or carnivore? I get that may be more expensive. But I’d gladly pay if it even was an option. But it’s not. There are many fresh options that could have been offered that don’t have to be heated too!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to San José in 28h 23m. Fly via American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Sydney to San José is about 13792 km.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San José, with prices starting at $2,015. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $2,585 round trip. These flights start at 21% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to San José?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San José (average of $1,943). Flying from Sydney to San José in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,648). 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 Sydney to San José

Discover the top 2 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 8 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$2,015Average$2,451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,585Average$2,761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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