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$1,213+ Cheap flights to Costa Rica

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 25/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
25 Nov — 2 Dec1
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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 726,782 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

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SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/3

21:40-10:17

3 stops29h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 30/3

09:51-19:45

3 stops40h 54m

$1,965

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/12

11:15-20:50

2 stops26h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/12

07:00-09:00

2 stops33h 00m

$2,548

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/3

11:50-20:39

1 stop25h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 29/3

00:30-08:00

2 stops38h 30m

$2,831

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 22/4

12:10-15:40

2 stops43h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 25/5

17:05-09:40

3 stops48h 35m

$3,230

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

09:20-20:00

3 stops50h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 22/5

08:15-07:20

2 stops31h 05m

$4,087

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/11

17:25-07:35

3 stops31h 10m

$1,213

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 31/12

11:40-15:40

3 stops45h 00m

$2,036

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/12

11:15-20:04

2 stops25h 49m

$2,096

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 29/12

11:20-06:25

1 stop36h 05m

$2,223

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/1

21:40-16:45

2 stops60h 05m

$4,351

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Flights to Costa Rica in 2024

Find the latest flights to Costa Rica in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 726,782 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

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$2,548

One-way from

$1,305

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Average price

$2,851
American Airlines
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  • 5/12-9/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 59h 35m total
  • Sydney to San José
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  • 31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 21m total
  • Sydney to Costa Rica
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Thu 5/1211:15SYD - SJO
2 stops26h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/1207:00SJO - SYD
2 stops33h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/11$2,548
Wed 27/1112:10SYD - SJO
2 stops49h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/1208:45SJO - SYD
2 stops31h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/11$2,843
Thu 5/1214:00SYD - SJO
2 stops26h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/1201:24SJO - SYD
2 stops42h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$3,302
Thu 5/1211:40SYD - SJO
3 stops45h 00mLATAM Airlines
Mon 9/1217:00SJO - SYD
3 stops47h 25mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 19/11$3,586
Fri 20/1211:20SYD - SJO
3 stops52h 05mAir Canada
Fri 10/108:55SJO - SYD
2 stops53h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 18/11$7,977
Wed 27/1111:20SYD - SJO
2 stops68h 35mSWISS
Wed 4/1216:05SJO - SYD
3 stops48h 00mSWISS
Deal found 20/11$28,162

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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 35 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 LATAM Airlines.

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $1,609

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 United Airlines, Qantas Airways and LATAM 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 20 November 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica, such as American Airlines, United Airlines and LATAM Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,765 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

I love the seamless way that delta ensures that my luggage is on board the plane, I get a notification that it's on board. I love boarding process, orderly and on time. Lots of room in Comfort plus and getting upgraded to first class was everything!

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,765 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,765 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

I love the seamless way that delta ensures that my luggage is on board the plane, I get a notification that it's on board. I love boarding process, orderly and on time. Lots of room in Comfort plus and getting upgraded to first class was everything!

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,834 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,765 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

I love the seamless way that delta ensures that my luggage is on board the plane, I get a notification that it's on board. I love boarding process, orderly and on time. Lots of room in Comfort plus and getting upgraded to first class was everything!

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,939 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,765 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

I love the seamless way that delta ensures that my luggage is on board the plane, I get a notification that it's on board. I love boarding process, orderly and on time. Lots of room in Comfort plus and getting upgraded to first class was everything!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,173 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,765 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

I love the seamless way that delta ensures that my luggage is on board the plane, I get a notification that it's on board. I love boarding process, orderly and on time. Lots of room in Comfort plus and getting upgraded to first class was everything!

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,765 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

I love the seamless way that delta ensures that my luggage is on board the plane, I get a notification that it's on board. I love boarding process, orderly and on time. Lots of room in Comfort plus and getting upgraded to first class was everything!

  • 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 $181, while return flights cost around $404.

  • 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 (24 hours 45 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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