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$1,040+ Cheap flights to San José

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
15 May — 22 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to San José in 2026

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Cheapest flights to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available to San José. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 15 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$1,974
Wed 13/513:15
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops26h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/500:53
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops53h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$2,003
Wed 27/509:10
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops42h 40m
American Airlines
Sun 31/523:59
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops39h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/4$2,096
Sat 2/509:10
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops28h 26m
American Airlines
Tue 5/506:30
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops32h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 10/4$2,111
Fri 24/709:10
SYD
-
SJO
2 stops26h 16m
American Airlines
Sun 26/706:00
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops33h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 14/4$2,117
Wed 27/517:50
SYD
-
SJO
1 stop21h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/600:53
SJO
-
SYD
2 stops42h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$2,270
Sun 10/517:50
SYD
-
SJO
1 stop21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/500:53
SJO
-
SYD
1 stop38h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$2,412

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Find the latest flights to San José in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 15 April 2026.

Return from

$1,974

One-way from

$1,040

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,674
29/5-12/6
  • 29/5-12/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 76h 17m total
  • Sydney to San José
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13/5
  • 13/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 18m total
  • Sydney to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($240 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

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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

$2,099

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/6

09:10-19:24

2 stops26h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/6

07:00-07:05

2 stops32h 05m

$2,111

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/7

09:10-19:26

2 stops26h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 26/7

06:00-07:05

2 stops33h 05m

$2,117

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/5

09:10-23:33

1 stop30h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 12/6

01:06-07:05

1 stop37h 59m

$2,345

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

$2,750

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

$2,754
Fastest return journey

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/5

12:00-21:36

1 stop25h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/5

06:30-07:05

2 stops32h 35m

$2,816
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/5

13:15-23:33

2 stops26h 18m

$1,282

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/5

13:15-08:45

3 stops35h 30m

$1,300

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/7

17:50-23:15

2 stops45h 25m

$1,373

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What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San José?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to San José are American Airlines and United Airlines.

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 15 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines to Costa Rica. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,589 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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
9,589 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,589 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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
11,580 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,589 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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

FAQs about flying to San José

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José?

    Booking a flight to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is your only option if you intend on flying to San José. It is only a 14.1 km journey from Juan Santamaria Intl to San José’s city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San José if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San José on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San José?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, American Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San José.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San José?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San José. One-way flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl typically cost $148, while return flights cost around $273.

  • How much is a return flight to San José?

    A return flight to San José will typically cost around $638, however they can be found for as little as $273.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San José depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San José, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (25 hours 57 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

    Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 km away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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