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Flights to Costa Rica in 2025

Find the latest flights to Costa Rica in 2025, 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 17 January 2025.

Return from

$1,703

One-way from

$856

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$3,424
3/3-19/3
  • 3/3-19/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 77h 37m total
  • Sydney to San José
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3/2
  • 3/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 00m total
  • Sydney to Costa Rica
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Cheapest flights to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Mon 3/306:00SYD - SJO
2 stops34h 59mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/301:22SJO - SYD
2 stops42h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,703
Mon 3/311:15SYD - SJO
2 stops43h 32mBritish Airways
Thu 20/312:05SJO - SYD
2 stops27h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1$2,564
Sun 2/211:15SYD - SJO
2 stops41h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 30/814:00SJO - SYD
2 stops49h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/1$2,568
Mon 3/311:50SYD - SJO
1 stop23h 26mUnited Airlines
Thu 20/305:30SJO - SYD
2 stops34h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1$2,889
Mon 23/611:50SYD - SJO
3 stops43h 45mLATAM Airlines
Fri 4/717:00SJO - SYD
3 stops48h 35mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 17/1$3,220
Thu 20/310:20SYD - SJO
3 stops52h 05mAir Canada
Fri 19/908:00SJO - SYD
2 stops55h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 16/1$3,935

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 17 January 2025.

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SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/3

06:00-23:59

2 stops34h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/3

01:22-13:00

2 stops42h 38m

$1,703

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/3

11:15-13:47

2 stops43h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 20/3

12:05-09:00

2 stops27h 55m

$2,564

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/2

11:15-12:11

2 stops41h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 30/8

14:00-07:05

2 stops49h 05m

$2,568

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/3

11:50-18:16

1 stop23h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 20/3

05:30-09:15

2 stops34h 45m

$2,889

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/6

11:50-15:35

3 stops43h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 4/7

17:00-09:35

3 stops48h 35m

$3,220

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/3

10:20-21:25

3 stops52h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 19/9

08:00-07:20

2 stops55h 20m

$3,935

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/4

09:25-05:46

1 stop36h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 27/5

13:11-06:35

2 stops49h 24m

$8,191

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/2

17:25-11:25

3 stops35h 00m

$856

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/2

11:15-21:05

2 stops26h 50m

$2,108

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/2

11:50-18:16

1 stop23h 26m

$2,251

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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 26 hours 7 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, American Airlines and Qantas Airways.

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $1,816

American Airlines

American Airlines

From $1,659

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $1,704

LATAM Airlines

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

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

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. 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 Costa Rica. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,854 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.0

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

last minute upgrade to exclusive+ seat for an 11 hours flight was great!

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,854 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,854 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.0

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

last minute upgrade to exclusive+ seat for an 11 hours flight was great!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,969 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,854 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.0

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

last minute upgrade to exclusive+ seat for an 11 hours flight was great!

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,854 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.0

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

last minute upgrade to exclusive+ seat for an 11 hours flight was great!

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,593 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,854 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.0

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

last minute upgrade to exclusive+ seat for an 11 hours flight was great!

British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,824 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,854 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.0

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 10

last minute upgrade to exclusive+ seat for an 11 hours flight was great!

  • 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 $190, while return flights cost around $1,545.

  • How much is a return flight to Costa Rica?

    A return flight to Costa Rica will typically cost around $1,013, however they can be found for as little as $960.

  • 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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