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Cheap flights from Sydney to San José from $1,606

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 27/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SJO
11 May — 18 May1
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 11 April 2026.

Fri 29/506:00
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops33h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/601:06
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops42h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4$1,985
Thu 21/513:15
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops26h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/500:53
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops42h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$2,028
Wed 14/1010:10
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops43h 50m
American Airlines
Sun 18/1014:45
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops48h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/4$2,069
Sat 2/509:10
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops28h 26m
American Airlines
Tue 5/506:30
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops32h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/4$2,083
Sun 24/509:10
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops26h 14m
American Airlines
Sun 31/506:00
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops33h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/4$2,094
Thu 31/1211:15
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops28h 30m
American Airlines
Tue 19/108:00
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops32h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 10/4$2,107
Wed 27/509:10
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops29h 32m
American Airlines
Sun 31/506:00
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops33h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/4$2,108
Thu 31/1211:15
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops28h 30m
American Airlines
Fri 22/106:38
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops39h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 10/4$2,166
Tue 29/1211:15
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops28h 30m
American Airlines
Sun 24/106:38
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops33h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 10/4$2,213

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 11 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,985

One-way from

$1,606

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,689
29/5-12/6
  • 29/5-12/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 76h 17m total
  • Sydney to San José
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27/6
  • 27/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 01m total
  • Sydney to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($341 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($48 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 11 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/5

09:10-22:42

2 stops29h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 31/5

15:08-07:05

2 stops47h 57m

$2,111

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 21/5

12:20-23:55

2 stops27h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 28/5

05:45-07:20

3 stops33h 35m

$2,661

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/4

09:30-19:37

2 stops26h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 20/5

08:45-06:55

1 stop30h 10m

$2,729

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/4

09:30-19:37

2 stops26h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/5

08:45-06:55

1 stop30h 10m

$2,729
Fastest return journey

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/4

09:30-19:37

2 stops26h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 21/5

13:25-07:00

2 stops25h 35m

$2,729

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/5

10:20-22:39

2 stops28h 19m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 31/5

08:45-06:55

1 stop30h 10m

$2,763

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/8

09:30-12:21

2 stops42h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/9

08:45-06:55

1 stop30h 10m

$2,770

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 24/5

09:30-22:39

2 stops29h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 31/5

07:55-07:00

2 stops31h 05m

$2,778

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 17/9

09:30-19:37

2 stops26h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/10

08:37-07:55

1 stop30h 18m

$2,778
Cheapest one-way

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 27/6

20:45-08:45

3 stops52h 00m

$1,657

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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 11 April 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
9,569 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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
9,569 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,569 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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
7.1
Good
11,572 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,569 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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

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 26h 07m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines 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 $1,910. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $2,549 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.

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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 11 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,910Average$2,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,549Average$2,659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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