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Cheap flights from San José to Sydney from $1,178

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 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SYD
5 Sep — 12 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San José to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 August 2026.

Sat 31/1002:00 -
1 stop35h 25m
Sun 15/1114:00 -
2 stops26h 08m
Deal found 1/8$2,194
Tue 3/1116:15 -
2 stops45h 10m
Thu 12/1111:15 -
1 stop28h 53m
Deal found 5/8$2,511
Mon 3/801:06 -
1 stop38h 24m
Tue 11/817:50 -
1 stop21h 56m
Deal found 3/8$2,547
Wed 23/907:07 -
2 stops32h 23m
Thu 22/1018:50 -
1 stop41h 40m
Deal found 2/8$2,592
Fri 7/801:06 -
1 stop38h 24m
Wed 12/813:15 -
2 stops26h 31m
Deal found 4/8$2,653
Sat 12/906:20 -
1 stop33h 10m
Mon 21/917:50 -
2 stops38h 05m
Deal found 4/8$2,667
Tue 1/905:45 -
1 stop33h 45m
Tue 8/917:50 -
2 stops30h 55m
Deal found 2/8$2,720
Sat 12/906:20 -
1 stop33h 10m
Tue 22/917:50 -
2 stops34h 20m
Deal found 4/8$2,727
Wed 23/913:25 -
2 stops25h 35m
Thu 22/1011:20 -
1 stop36h 55m
Deal found 3/8$2,734
Sun 27/908:45 -
1 stop30h 10m
Fri 30/1009:15 -
1 stop27h 24m
Deal found 3/8$2,741

Find flight deals from San José to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Sydney (SYD). 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 6 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,194

One-way from

$1,178

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$3,425
31/10-15/11
  • 31/10-15/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 61h 33m total
  • San José to Sydney
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  • 1/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 30m total
  • San José to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($978 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($206 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San José to Sydney 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 6 August 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

San JoséSydney

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SJOSYD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 31/10

02:00-06:25

1 stop35h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/11

14:00-23:08

2 stops26h 08m

$2,194

San JoséSydney

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SJOSYD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/9

07:55-07:00

2 stops31h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 22/10

10:30-12:21

2 stops42h 51m

$2,734

San JoséSydney

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SJOSYD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 27/8

12:44-07:00

2 stops50h 16m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/9

09:30-07:15

2 stops37h 45m

$2,734

San JoséSydney

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SJOSYD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 15/10

08:45-08:00

2 stops30h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/10

11:50-10:25

2 stops39h 35m

$2,734
Fastest return journey

San JoséSydney

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SJOSYD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/11

07:30-09:05

2 stops32h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/11

09:15-19:53

2 stops27h 38m

$2,734

San JoséSydney

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SJOSYD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/10

08:45-08:00

2 stops30h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 18/10

10:30-07:15

2 stops37h 45m

$2,734

San JoséSydney

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SJOSYD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 31/8

08:45-06:55

1 stop30h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/9

09:30-12:21

2 stops42h 51m

$2,734

San JoséSydney

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SJOSYD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/11

14:25-09:05

2 stops25h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/11

11:50-11:25

2 stops40h 35m

$2,735

San JoséSydney

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SJOSYD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 15/9

12:44-07:00

2 stops50h 16m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/11

09:15-13:22

1 stop21h 07m

$2,735
Cheapest one-way

San JoséSydney

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

SJOSYD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 26/8

07:00-07:30

2 stops56h 30m

$1,454

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Best time to book a flight from San José to Sydney

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Sydney (average of $2,707). Flying from San José to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $4,854). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San José to Sydney flights typically cost between $2,737 and $3,876 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $2,194 on Multiple Airlines (31 Oct–15 Nov).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Sydney. 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 San José to Sydney?

    Departing from San José to Sydney will take you 50h 16m. The distance from San José to Sydney is about 13792 km.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to Sydney 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 San José to Sydney?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Sydney (average of $2,707). Flying from San José to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $4,854). 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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