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Cheap flights from Sydney to Costa Rica from $856

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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SJO
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Costa Rica

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Costa Rica (CR0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,703

One-way from

$856
3/3-19/3
  • 3/3-19/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 77h 37m total
  • Sydney to Costa Rica
3/2
  • 3/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 00m total
  • Sydney to Costa Rica

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, 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
Sun 6/409:25SYD - SJO
1 stop36h 21mDelta
Tue 27/513:11SJO - SYD
2 stops49h 24mDelta
Deal found 17/1$8,191

Find flights from Sydney to Costa Rica within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 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

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 16/1

Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Costa Rica

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to Costa Rica

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Costa Rica as you normally would.

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 inches 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.
7.5
Good
1,854 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
1,854 reviews
7.5
Good
1,854 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
8,969 reviews
7.5
Good
1,854 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
7.5
Good
1,854 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.0
Good
8,593 reviews
7.5
Good
1,854 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

6.6
Okay
6,824 reviews
7.5
Good
1,854 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Costa Rica?

    Located just 7.5 km from the city centre, Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Costa Rica from Sydney.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Costa Rica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Sydney to Costa Rica

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American AirlinesCheapest$2,669Average$2,868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,743Average$2,852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,922Average$3,311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LATAM AirlinesCheapest$3,270Average$3,513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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