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, United 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 $535.

How much is a return flight to Costa Rica?

A return flight to Costa Rica will typically cost around $758, however they can be found for as little as $331.

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 (27 hours 44 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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Return from	$2,506
One-way from	$1,209
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$2,970

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4 total stops
64h 20m total
Sydney to San José

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33h 58m total
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Tue 13/513:15SYD - SJO

2 stops26h 37mMultiple Airlines

Mon 19/501:06SJO - SYD

2 stops42h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/4$1,787

Thu 1/509:10SYD - SJO

2 stops25h 14mAmerican Airlines

Thu 22/523:59SJO - SYD

2 stops39h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/4$2,506

Sat 31/509:30SYD - SJO

2 stops29h 09mUnited Airlines

Thu 31/708:45SJO - SYD

1 stop30h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/4$2,823

Tue 13/514:40SYD - SJO

3 stops43h 55mBritish Airways

Tue 20/516:30SJO - SYD

3 stops44h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/4$2,853

Sat 31/511:50SYD - SJO

3 stops43h 45mLATAM Airlines

Thu 31/717:00SJO - SYD

2 stops32h 15mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 10/4$3,144

Thu 1/509:20SYD - SJO

3 stops51h 05mAir Canada

Thu 22/507:55SJO - SYD

3 stops55h 25mAir Canada

Deal found 10/4$6,841

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Thu 1/509:10SYD - SJO

2 stops25h 14mAmerican Airlines

Thu 22/523:59SJO - SYD

2 stops39h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/4$2,506

Sat 31/509:30SYD - SJO

2 stops29h 09mUnited Airlines

Thu 31/708:45SJO - SYD

1 stop30h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/4$2,823

Sat 31/511:50SYD - SJO

3 stops43h 45mLATAM Airlines

Thu 31/717:00SJO - SYD

2 stops32h 15mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 10/4$3,144

Thu 1/517:45SYD - SJO

1 stop22h 07mMultiple Airlines

Wed 21/501:06SJO - SYD

1 stop38h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/4$3,689

Thu 1/509:20SYD - SJO

3 stops51h 05mAir Canada

Thu 22/507:55SJO - SYD

3 stops55h 25mAir Canada

Deal found 10/4$6,841

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Thu 1/509:10SYD - SJO

2 stops25h 14mAmerican Airlines

Thu 22/523:59SJO - SYD

2 stops39h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/4$2,506

Thu 1/509:20SYD - SJO

3 stops51h 05mAir Canada

Thu 22/507:55SJO - SYD

3 stops55h 25mAir Canada

Deal found 10/4$6,841

Tue 13/513:15SYD - SJO

2 stops26h 37mMultiple Airlines

Mon 19/501:06SJO - SYD

2 stops42h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/4$1,787

Tue 13/514:40SYD - SJO

3 stops43h 55mBritish Airways

Tue 20/516:30SJO - SYD

3 stops44h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/4$2,853

Sat 31/509:30SYD - SJO

2 stops29h 09mUnited Airlines

Thu 31/708:45SJO - SYD

1 stop30h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/4$2,823

Sat 31/511:50SYD - SJO

3 stops43h 45mLATAM Airlines

Thu 31/717:00SJO - SYD

2 stops32h 15mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 10/4$3,144

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2 stops26h 37m

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Mon 19/5

01:06-11:45

2 stops42h 39m

$1,787

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

09:10-18:24

2 stops25h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 22/5

23:59-07:05

2 stops39h 06m

$2,506

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/5

09:30-22:39

2 stops29h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 31/7

08:45-06:55

1 stop30h 10m

$2,823

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/5

14:40-18:35

3 stops43h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 20/5

16:30-05:20

3 stops44h 50m

$2,853

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/5

11:50-15:35

3 stops43h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 31/7

17:00-17:15

2 stops32h 15m

$3,144

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

09:20-20:25

3 stops51h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 22/5

07:55-07:20

3 stops55h 25m

$6,841

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How long is the flight to Costa Rica?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Costa Rica takes 37 hours 58 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

From $1,166

American Airlines

From $1,612

Qantas Airways

From $1,704

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

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

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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Costa Rica?

The most popular places in Costa Rica to fly to are San José and Liberia.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

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

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,757 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,757 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,757 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,636 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,757 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,757 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.

Air Canada

7.0

Good

9,088 reviews

LATAM Airlines

7.5

Good

1,757 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.

FAQs about flying to Costa Rica

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, United 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 $535.
How much is a return flight to Costa Rica?
A return flight to Costa Rica will typically cost around $758, however they can be found for as little as $331.
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 (27 hours 44 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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What are the most popular places to fly to in Costa Rica?

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The most popular places in Costa Rica to fly to are San José and Liberia.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

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

FAQs about flying to Costa Rica

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?

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