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$867+ Cheap flights to San José, Costa Rica

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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 4 February 2025.

Return from

$2,120

One-way from

$867

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$3,025
1/5-22/5
  • 1/5-22/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 58m total
  • Sydney to San José
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5/3
  • 5/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 15m total
  • Sydney to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($151 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($51 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 4 February 2025.

Thu 1/509:10SYD - SJO
2 stops25h 14mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/512:21SJO - SYD
2 stops26h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$2,120
Thu 20/311:15SYD - SJO
2 stops43h 00mAmerican Airlines
Fri 19/914:20SJO - SYD
2 stops48h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/2$2,552
Mon 3/311:20SYD - SJO
2 stops23h 56mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/313:20SJO - SYD
2 stops26h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/2$2,916
Sun 16/216:20SYD - SJO
3 stops45h 59mBritish Airways
Mon 3/307:30SJO - SYD
3 stops54h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/2$3,416
Thu 1/511:50SYD - SJO
3 stops43h 45mLATAM Airlines
Thu 22/517:00SJO - SYD
2 stops32h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 3/2$3,527
Thu 20/310:25SYD - SJO
3 stops52h 00mAir Canada
Fri 19/908:00SJO - SYD
2 stops55h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 3/2$3,635
Mon 3/319:10SYD - SJO
2 stops60h 25mSWISS
Mon 10/316:05SJO - SYD
3 stops48h 00mSWISS
Deal found 2/2$25,651

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 4 February 2025.

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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

12:21-07:05

2 stops26h 44m

$2,120

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/3

11:15-13:15

2 stops43h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 19/9

14:20-07:05

2 stops48h 45m

$2,552

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/3

12:10-12:42

2 stops41h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/3

13:20-07:00

1 stop24h 40m

$2,916

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/2

16:20-21:19

3 stops45h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 3/3

07:30-06:55

3 stops54h 25m

$3,416

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

$3,527

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/3

10:25-21:25

3 stops52h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 19/9

08:00-07:20

2 stops55h 20m

$3,635

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/3

19:10-14:35

2 stops60h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/3

16:05-09:05

3 stops48h 00m

$25,651

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/3

14:00-07:15

3 stops34h 15m

$867

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/7

12:10-15:35

2 stops67h 25m

$1,857

SydneySan José

SYD - SJO

SYDSJO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/3

10:25-21:25

2 stops52h 00m

$2,133

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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 31 January 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 19 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 23 hours 49 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 $1,789

American Airlines

American Airlines

From $1,659

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 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 4 February 2025.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,828 reviews
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Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

GRU - ATL

Fantastic! Everything about my flight from Sao Paulo to Atlanta went well. The gate area was excellent, roomy and clean. Communication was clear and timely. The boarding process was simple and efficient. The plane was excellent as was the crew. Great job!

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,828 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,828 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

GRU - ATL

Fantastic! Everything about my flight from Sao Paulo to Atlanta went well. The gate area was excellent, roomy and clean. Communication was clear and timely. The boarding process was simple and efficient. The plane was excellent as was the crew. Great job!

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,582 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,828 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

GRU - ATL

Fantastic! Everything about my flight from Sao Paulo to Atlanta went well. The gate area was excellent, roomy and clean. Communication was clear and timely. The boarding process was simple and efficient. The plane was excellent as was the crew. Great job!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,890 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,828 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

GRU - ATL

Fantastic! Everything about my flight from Sao Paulo to Atlanta went well. The gate area was excellent, roomy and clean. Communication was clear and timely. The boarding process was simple and efficient. The plane was excellent as was the crew. Great job!

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,828 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

GRU - ATL

Fantastic! Everything about my flight from Sao Paulo to Atlanta went well. The gate area was excellent, roomy and clean. Communication was clear and timely. The boarding process was simple and efficient. The plane was excellent as was the crew. Great job!

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,659 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,828 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

GRU - ATL

Fantastic! Everything about my flight from Sao Paulo to Atlanta went well. The gate area was excellent, roomy and clean. Communication was clear and timely. The boarding process was simple and efficient. The plane was excellent as was the crew. Great job!

  • 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 $191, while return flights cost around $284.

  • How much is a return flight to San José?

    A return flight to San José will typically cost around $198, however they can be found for as little as $175.

  • 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 (23 hours 49 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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