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$1,326+ Cheap flights to San José

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— SJO
16 Mar — 23 Mar1
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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 11 March 2025.

Return from

$2,558

One-way from

$1,326

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,889
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 3/9-11/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 66h 30m total
  • Sydney to San José
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10/6
  • 10/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 45m total
  • Sydney to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($439 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($84 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Tue 18/311:15SYD - SJO
2 stops51h 44mAmerican Airlines
Fri 29/814:20SJO - SYD
2 stops48h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/3$2,518
Thu 24/409:30SYD - SJO
3 stops37h 58mMultiple Airlines
Wed 16/714:42SJO - SYD
3 stops48h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3$2,777
Thu 24/410:20SYD - SJO
2 stops39h 51mUnited Airlines
Sun 13/706:00SJO - SYD
1 stop33h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/3$2,859
Wed 4/609:20SYD - SJO
3 stops75h 05mAir Canada
Fri 13/608:00SJO - SYD
2 stops55h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 10/3$3,075
Thu 1/511:50SYD - SJO
3 stops43h 45mLATAM Airlines
Thu 22/517:00SJO - SYD
2 stops32h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/3$3,448
Thu 24/414:40SYD - SJO
3 stops43h 44mBritish Airways
Sun 13/716:10SJO - SYD
3 stops69h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/3$5,806

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 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 11 March 2025.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/9

09:10-09:25

2 stops40h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 11/9

12:50-07:05

2 stops26h 15m

$2,558

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 24/4

09:30-07:28

3 stops37h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 16/7

14:42-07:30

3 stops48h 48m

$2,777

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 24/4

10:20-10:11

2 stops39h 51m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 13/7

06:00-07:00

1 stop33h 00m

$2,859

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/6

09:20-20:25

3 stops75h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 13/6

08:00-07:20

2 stops55h 20m

$3,075

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

11:50-15:35

3 stops43h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 22/5

17:00-17:15

2 stops32h 15m

$3,448

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 24/4

14:40-18:24

3 stops43h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 13/7

16:10-05:20

3 stops69h 10m

$5,806

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/6

09:30-23:15

2 stops29h 45m

$1,326

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Deals found on 10/3

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Travel insights for flights to San José

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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 7 March 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 25 hours 19 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 $1,772

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 11 March 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown LATAM Airlines, United Airlines and American 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.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,758 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

ATL - MSP

Late flight, just one person at the gate. He managed to solve problems and get everybody on the plane at the same time smoothly and with great professionalism. Left on time and arrived early to MSP

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,758 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,758 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

ATL - MSP

Late flight, just one person at the gate. He managed to solve problems and get everybody on the plane at the same time smoothly and with great professionalism. Left on time and arrived early to MSP

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,631 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,758 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

ATL - MSP

Late flight, just one person at the gate. He managed to solve problems and get everybody on the plane at the same time smoothly and with great professionalism. Left on time and arrived early to MSP

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,758 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

ATL - MSP

Late flight, just one person at the gate. He managed to solve problems and get everybody on the plane at the same time smoothly and with great professionalism. Left on time and arrived early to MSP

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,870 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,758 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

ATL - MSP

Late flight, just one person at the gate. He managed to solve problems and get everybody on the plane at the same time smoothly and with great professionalism. Left on time and arrived early to MSP

British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,720 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,758 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

ATL - MSP

Late flight, just one person at the gate. He managed to solve problems and get everybody on the plane at the same time smoothly and with great professionalism. Left on time and arrived early to MSP

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 $979.

  • How much is a return flight to San José?

    A return flight to San José will typically cost around $770, however they can be found for as little as $617.

  • 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 (25 hours 19 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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