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$861+ Cheap flights to San José

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 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Flights to San José, Costa Rica in 2025

Find the latest flights to San José 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 15 April 2025.

Return from

$1,764

One-way from

$861

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,910
2/8-23/8
  • 2/8-23/8
  • 6 total stops
  • 62h 31m total
  • Sydney to San José
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10/9
  • 10/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 58m total
  • Sydney to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($343 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($81 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available to San José. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Sat 2/813:45SYD - SJO
3 stops33h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/814:42SJO - SYD
3 stops29h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,764
Mon 20/1010:20SYD - SJO
2 stops53h 15mAir Canada
Mon 27/1009:00SJO - SYD
2 stops30h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 14/4$2,394
Mon 3/1111:15SYD - SJO
2 stops28h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 14/1106:29SJO - SYD
2 stops33h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/4$2,537
Tue 6/510:20SYD - SJO
2 stops42h 06mUnited Airlines
Fri 23/508:45SJO - SYD
1 stop30h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/4$2,858
Tue 4/1116:20SYD - SJO
3 stops68h 10mBritish Airways
Wed 12/1118:15SJO - SYD
3 stops43h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/4$2,882
Sat 31/511:50SYD - SJO
3 stops43h 45mLATAM Airlines
Thu 31/717:00SJO - SYD
2 stops32h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 14/4$3,208

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/8

13:45-07:13

3 stops33h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 23/8

14:42-11:45

3 stops29h 03m

$1,764

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

$2,551

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/5

10:20-12:26

2 stops42h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 23/5

08:45-06:55

1 stop30h 10m

$2,858

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

$3,208

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/7

14:40-20:04

3 stops45h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 21/7

06:18-05:20

3 stops55h 02m

$4,834

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/7

20:45-20:01

2 stops39h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 17/7

14:13-17:10

2 stops58h 57m

$5,634

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/5

09:20-20:25

3 stops51h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 31/7

07:55-07:20

3 stops55h 25m

$7,106

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/7

09:25-12:00

2 stops42h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 21/7

13:08-06:35

2 stops49h 27m

$8,089

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/9

13:15-07:13

3 stops33h 58m

$861

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/9

10:20-07:15

1 stop36h 55m

$2,255

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Deals found on 15/4

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Everything you need to know about your flight to San José

When is the best time to book a flight to San José?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to San José. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 58 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to San José?

On average, a flight from Sydney to San José takes 26 hours 7 minutes. Flights to San José 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 San José?

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

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $1,757

American Airlines

American Airlines

From $1,612

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $1,704

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San José?

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

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José 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 San José when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, 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 San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated 15 April 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,918 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

MCO - ATL

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,918 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,918 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

MCO - ATL

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,758 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,918 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

MCO - ATL

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,551 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,918 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

MCO - ATL

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,918 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

MCO - ATL

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,918 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

MCO - ATL

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

FAQs about flying to San José

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José?

    Booking a flight to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is your only option if you intend on flying to San José. It is only a 14.1 km journey from Juan Santamaria Intl to San José’s city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San José 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 San José on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San José?

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

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in San José?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in San José. One-way flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl typically cost $187, while return flights cost around $1,402.

  • How much is a return flight to San José?

    A return flight to San José will typically cost around $887, however they can be found for as little as $886.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San José depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San José, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (26 hours 7 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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