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$1,213+ Cheap flights to San José, 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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Flights to San José, Costa Rica in 2024

Find the latest flights to San José 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.

Return from

$1,965

One-way from

$1,213

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,851
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  • 6 total stops
  • 70h 31m total
  • Sydney to San José
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25/11
  • 25/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 31h 10m total
  • Sydney to San José
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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 20 November 2024.

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

Find flights to San José within your budget

Locate flights to San José 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

11:50-18:16

1 stop23h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 30/3

06:35-07:55

2 stops32h 20m

$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

16:15-13:17

2 stops38h 02m

$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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Best time to book a flight to San José

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Travel insights for flights to San José

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to San José including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 15 November 2024.

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 29 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 35 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, Qantas Airways and LATAM Airlines.

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $1,613

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $1,704

LATAM Airlines

LATAM Airlines

From $2,032

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San José?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to San José are United Airlines, Qantas Airways and LATAM 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 20 November 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, United Airlines and LATAM Airlines to San José to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,759 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,759 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,759 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,832 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,759 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,939 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,759 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,173 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,759 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,759 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

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

  • How much is a return flight to San José?

    A return flight to San José will typically cost around $316, however they can be found for as little as $263.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to San José, Adelaide offers the quickest one-way flight (25 hours 30 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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