Can I find cheaper flights to Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Costa Rica?

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

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica?

San José Juan Santamaria Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica. One-way flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl typically cost $137, while return flights cost around $418.

How much is a return flight to Costa Rica?

A return flight to Costa Rica will typically cost around $316, however they can be found for as little as $263.

Where does the fastest flight to Costa Rica depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Costa Rica, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 27 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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Sydney to San José

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Sat 28/1211:15SYD - SJO

2 stops25h 49mAmerican Airlines

Wed 29/108:00SJO - SYD

2 stops32h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 18/12$2,586

Mon 30/1211:50SYD - SJO

1 stop27h 05mUnited Airlines

Thu 30/108:45SJO - SYD

2 stops31h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 18/12$2,885

Mon 30/1219:15SYD - SJO

3 stops45h 43mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/101:12SJO - SYD

3 stops47h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12$3,770

Mon 30/1212:35SYD - SJO

2 stops44h 05mLATAM Airlines

Tue 28/117:00SJO - SYD

3 stops47h 25mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 18/12$5,185

Mon 30/1216:00SYD - SJO

2 stops47h 25mAir Canada

Tue 28/106:15SJO - SYD

3 stops58h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 18/12$8,301

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Mon 20/114:00SYD - SJO

3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/114:42SJO - SYD

3 stops28h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12$2,026

Sun 29/1211:15SYD - SJO

2 stops25h 49mAmerican Airlines

Tue 28/108:00SJO - SYD

2 stops32h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 18/12$2,586

Mon 30/1212:10SYD - SJO

2 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines

Thu 30/108:45SJO - SYD

2 stops31h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 18/12$2,885

Thu 1/509:20SYD - SJO

3 stops51h 00mAir Canada

Thu 22/507:55SJO - SYD

3 stops55h 25mAir Canada

Deal found 18/12$4,605

Mon 30/1212:35SYD - SJO

2 stops44h 05mLATAM Airlines

Tue 28/117:00SJO - SYD

3 stops47h 25mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 18/12$5,185

Tue 31/1214:15SYD - SJO

1 stop33h 29mDelta

Wed 29/108:25SJO - SYD

1 stop31h 10mDelta

Deal found 18/12$11,209

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Sat 28/1211:15SYD - SJO

2 stops25h 49mAmerican Airlines

Wed 29/108:00SJO - SYD

2 stops32h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 18/12$2,586

Mon 30/1211:20SYD - SJO

2 stops23h 56mUnited Airlines

Mon 27/106:30SJO - SYD

2 stops33h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 18/12$2,885

Mon 30/1212:35SYD - SJO

2 stops44h 05mLATAM Airlines

Tue 28/117:00SJO - SYD

3 stops47h 25mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 18/12$5,185

Mon 20/114:00SYD - SJO

3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/114:42SJO - SYD

3 stops28h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/12$2,026

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/1

14:00-07:35

3 stops34h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 27/1

14:42-12:30

3 stops28h 48m

$2,026

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 29/12

11:15-20:04

2 stops25h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 28/1

08:00-09:00

2 stops32h 00m

$2,586

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/12

12:10-21:55

2 stops26h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 30/1

08:45-09:15

2 stops31h 30m

$2,885

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

09:20-20:20

3 stops51h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 22/5

07:55-07:20

3 stops55h 25m

$4,605

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/12

12:35-15:40

2 stops44h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 28/1

17:00-09:25

3 stops47h 25m

$5,185

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 31/12

14:15-06:44

1 stop33h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 29/1

08:25-08:35

1 stop31h 10m

$11,209

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Travel insights for flights to Costa Rica

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Costa Rica including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to Costa Rica?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Costa Rica takes 25 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Costa Rica from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Costa Rica are United Airlines, Qantas Airways and American Airlines.

United Airlines

From $1,819

Qantas Airways

From $1,704

American Airlines

From $1,659

LATAM Airlines

From $2,032

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Costa Rica are American Airlines, Qantas Airways and United Airlines.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Read through reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica, such as LATAM Airlines and Air Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,604 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,604 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,604 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,879 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,604 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,048 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,604 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,604 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

Air Canada

7.0

Good

8,391 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,604 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

Can I find cheaper flights to Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Costa Rica?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, American Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Costa Rica.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica?
San José Juan Santamaria Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica. One-way flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl typically cost $137, while return flights cost around $418.
How much is a return flight to Costa Rica?
A return flight to Costa Rica will typically cost around $316, however they can be found for as little as $263.
Where does the fastest flight to Costa Rica depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Costa Rica, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 27 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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Find flights to Costa Rica within your budget

Locate flights to Costa Rica that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 19 December 2024.

Best time to book a flight to Costa Rica

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Travel insights for flights to Costa Rica

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Costa Rica including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to Costa Rica?

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Read through reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica, such as LATAM Airlines and Air Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Can I find cheaper flights to Costa Rica if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Costa Rica?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica?

How much is a return flight to Costa Rica?

Where does the fastest flight to Costa Rica depart from?

Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have car hire?

Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

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