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$1,477+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica to Australia

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 5/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — SYD
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated April 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,811
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$1,477
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,008
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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/252:37 pmSJO - SYD
3 stops29h 08mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/71:15 pmSYD - SJO
3 stops33h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,811
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/36:00 amSJO - SYD
1 stop33h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/319:30 amSYD - SJO
1 stop36h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,905
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/47:55 amSJO - MEL
2 stops32h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/710:55 amMEL - SJO
1 stop36h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$2,223
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/75:00 pmSJO - SYD
2 stops45h 45mLATAM Airlines
Sat 6/1411:50 amSYD - SJO
3 stops43h 45mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 4/23$2,267
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/229:00 amSJO - SYD
2 stops55h 35mAir Canada
Tue 12/211:20 amSYD - SJO
3 stops51h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 4/23$3,038
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/214:10 pmSJO - SYD
3 stops45h 10mIberia
Tue 10/213:40 pmSYD - SJO
3 stops63h 55mIberia
Deal found 4/23$3,064
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/251:55 pmSJO - SYD
1 stop25h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/710:25 amSYD - SJO
1 stop27h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$3,322
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/258:10 pmSJO - SYD
2 stops43h 15mKLM
Sat 1/1011:10 amSYD - SJO
3 stops47h 00mKLM
Deal found 4/23$4,105
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/272:40 pmSJO - SYD
3 stops58h 05mSWISS
Tue 9/26:05 pmSYD - SJO
2 stops35h 05mSWISS
Deal found 4/23$4,229
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/177:25 pmSJO - SYD
2 stops43h 15mAir France
Sat 11/14:10 pmSYD - SJO
2 stops42h 45mAir France
Deal found 4/22$12,947
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/182:25 pmSJO - SYD
2 stops58h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 10/293:50 pmSYD - SJO
2 stops65h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/22$13,627
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/281:45 pmSJO - MEL
2 stops41h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 7/23:15 pmMEL - SJO
2 stops39h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/23$17,840

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to Australia 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to Australia that are best for you.

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Costa Rica

Fly to

Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséSydney

SJO - SYD

SJOSYD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/25

2:37 pm-11:45 am

3 stops29h 08m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/7

1:15 pm-7:13 am

3 stops33h 58m

$1,811

San JoséSydney

SJO - SYD

SJOSYD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/3

6:00 am-7:00 am

1 stop33h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/31

9:30 am-5:30 am

1 stop36h 00m

$1,905

San JoséMelbourne

SJO - MEL

SJOMEL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/4

7:55 am-8:15 am

2 stops32h 20m

Melbourne

Mon 7/7

10:55 am-7:15 am

1 stop36h 20m

$2,223

San JoséSydney

SJO - SYD

SJOSYD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/7

5:00 pm-6:45 am

2 stops45h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/14

11:50 am-3:35 pm

3 stops43h 45m

$2,267

San JoséSydney

SJO - SYD

SJOSYD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/25

1:55 pm-6:55 am

1 stop25h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/7

10:25 am-10:05 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$3,322

San JoséMelbourne

SJO - MEL

SJOMEL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/28

1:45 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops41h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 7/2

3:15 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops39h 20m

$17,840

San JoséMelbourne

SJO - MEL

SJOMEL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/2

3:25 pm-8:15 am

2 stops48h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 6/27

10:55 am-1:10 pm

2 stops66h 15m

$21,455

San JoséMelbourne

SJO - MEL

SJOMEL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/22

1:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops50h 45m

$1,477

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Deals found on 4/23

Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to Australia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Australia from Costa Rica with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to Australia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Australia?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Australia (average of $1,046). Flying from Costa Rica to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,643). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

When flying from Costa Rica to Australia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Australia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 2.0 - 5.1 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Australia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated April 24, 2025.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,561 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,767 reviews

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

MCO - BOG

The problem was the delayed departure for airport reason I understood it was not a Latam responsibility. The crew could give something to drink and not only a candy.

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Australia?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Australia (average of $1,046). Flying from Costa Rica to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,643). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Costa Rica to Australia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Costa Rica to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,895Average$2,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LATAM AirlinesCheapest$2,167Average$2,794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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