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Cheap flights from Sydney to San José from $985

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 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SJO
21 Mar — 28 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 19 February 2026.

Thu 5/314:00
SYD
-
SJO
3 stops26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/314:39
SJO
-
SYD
3 stops28h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2$1,602
Wed 18/214:00
SYD
-
SJO
3 stops34h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/214:39
SJO
-
SYD
3 stops28h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2$1,687
Tue 17/317:45
SYD
-
SJO
1 stop23h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/306:00
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2$1,839
Thu 26/206:00
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops35h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 31/301:03
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops52h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2$2,020
Thu 5/311:20
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops28h 23m
American Airlines
Mon 9/307:00
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops33h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 16/2$2,108
Mon 25/509:10
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops42h 46m
American Airlines
Thu 28/506:00
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops33h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 17/2$2,112
Fri 28/809:10
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops27h 04m
American Airlines
Mon 7/914:15
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops48h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 17/2$2,119
Tue 17/311:20
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops27h 23m
British Airways
Tue 24/306:00
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops34h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 16/2$2,123
Tue 10/311:20
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops27h 23m
American Airlines
Sun 15/310:25
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops29h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 19/2$2,130

Find 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 19 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,602

One-way from

$985

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,467
17/3-24/3
  • 17/3-24/3
  • 6 total stops
  • 63h 13m total
  • Sydney to San José
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17/3
  • 17/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 48m total
  • Sydney to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($417 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney 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 19 February 2026.
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SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/5

09:10-13:08

2 stops43h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 28/5

06:00-07:05

2 stops33h 05m

$2,112

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

11:20-21:43

2 stops27h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/3

06:00-09:00

2 stops34h 00m

$2,123

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/3

11:20-21:43

2 stops27h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/4

07:00-07:05

2 stops32h 05m

$2,130

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

17:45-00:08

1 stop23h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 14/3

01:28-12:35

2 stops42h 07m

$2,316

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

11:50-18:16

1 stop23h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/3

07:45-08:05

2 stops31h 20m

$2,763

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

11:50-17:16

1 stop22h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 24/3

13:20-07:00

1 stop24h 40m

$2,766

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/3

11:50-17:16

1 stop22h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/4

08:45-06:55

1 stop30h 10m

$2,773

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

06:20-00:08

3 stops34h 48m

$985

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/5

06:20-23:45

3 stops33h 25m

$1,030

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/3

21:40-00:08

2 stops43h 28m

$1,032

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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

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 $1,881). Flying from Sydney to San José in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,604). 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 19 February 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
9,321 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,321 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,321 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,313 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,321 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to San José in 27h 23m. Fly via American Airlines or British Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from Sydney to San José is about 13792 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $1,912. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $2,537 round trip. These flights start at 22% 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 $1,881). Flying from Sydney to San José in September is currently the most expensive (average of $2,604). 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 19 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,912Average$2,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,537Average$2,651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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