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Popular cities in Costa Rica

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San José

San José

Cheapest Flights to Costa Rica

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines
Mon., 17 Mar. - Mon., 24 Mar.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
AU$2,518 Return, found 10 hours ago
AU$2,518
Return
found 10 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon., 17 Mar. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon., 24 Mar., priced at AU$2,518 found 10 hours ago
American Airlines
Mon., 17 Mar. - Wed., 16 Apr.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
AU$2,528 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$2,528
Return
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon., 17 Mar. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed., 16 Apr., priced at AU$2,528 found 5 days ago
American Airlines
Mon., 17 Mar. - Mon., 7 Apr.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
AU$2,548 Return, found 21 hours ago
AU$2,548
Return
found 21 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon., 17 Mar. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon., 7 Apr., priced at AU$2,548 found 21 hours ago
American Airlines
Mon., 17 Mar. - Mon., 7 Apr.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
AU$2,556 Return, found 21 hours ago
AU$2,556
Return
found 21 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon., 17 Mar. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon., 7 Apr., priced at AU$2,556 found 21 hours ago
American Airlines
Mon., 23 Jun. - Thu., 10 Jul.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
AU$2,558 Return, found 18 hours ago
AU$2,558
Return
found 18 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon., 23 Jun. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu., 10 Jul., priced at AU$2,558 found 18 hours ago
American Airlines
Mon., 9 Jun. - Tue., 24 Jun.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
AU$2,561 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$2,561
Return
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon., 9 Jun. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Tue., 24 Jun., priced at AU$2,561 found 3 days ago
Qantas Airways
Tue., 25 Mar. - Thu., 3 Apr.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
AU$2,599 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$2,599
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Tue., 25 Mar. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu., 3 Apr., priced at AU$2,599 found 2 days ago
United
Thu., 5 Jun. - Thu., 19 Jun.
MEL
Tullamarine
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
AU$2,833 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$2,833
Return
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Thu., 5 Jun. from Tullamarine to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu., 19 Jun., priced at AU$2,833 found 2 days ago
Air Canada
Tue., 3 Jun. - Wed., 4 Jun.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
AU$2,881 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$2,881
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Tue., 3 Jun. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed., 4 Jun., priced at AU$2,881 found 2 days ago
Jetstar
Sat., 21 Jun. - Sat., 15 Nov.
AVV
Avalon
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
AU$3,183 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$3,183
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat., 21 Jun. from Avalon to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sat., 15 Nov., priced at AU$3,183 found 5 days ago

Costa Rica Flights

When was the last time you embarked on a grand adventure? Whether it was last month or years ago, there’s never been a better time to start planning your next big trip. Book tickets to Costa Rica today and get ready to build your travel itinerary, from exploring the area with your family to recharging in the change of scenery. During your stay, visit the must-see attractions, chow down on the local cuisine, and relish in a holiday state of mind. However you decide to spend your upcoming trip, we’re here to make your travel plans easy and affordable.

Book Your Costa Rica Airfare

At Expedia.com.au, it’s simple to find cheap flights to Costa Rica that won’t cause your wallet to flinch. Browse through our inventory of Costa Rica flights and find airfare matching your preferred times and dates. Looking for a red-eye flight or an afternoon departure? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. You can even take advantage of our convenient My Scratchpad online feature, which lets you track your search results with ease. No more excuses; book your travel arrangements with us today to make your dream trip a reality.

Costa Rica Flights Information

Airlines serving
Jetstar, LATAM Airlines Group, Fiji Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, United, Air Canada
Roundtrip price
from AU$2,518

Frequently asked questions

How do I find cheap flights to Costa Rica that have flexible change policies?
It’s quick and easy with Expedia. Step 1: Type in your travel dates and click on the “Search” button. Step 2: Check “No change fee” under the “Flexible change policies” subheading on the top left of your screen. Step 3. Score your cheap and flexible flight to Costa Rica.
Which airlines fly to Costa Rica?
With a great selection of airlines operating flights into or near Costa Rica, you have plenty of options:

  • United Airlines - 286 flights to or near Costa Rica each month, including 178 flights to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) per month.
  • American Airlines - 277 flights to or near Costa Rica each month, including 164 flights to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) per month.
  • Spirit Airlines - 91 flights to or near Costa Rica each month, including 91 flights to Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) per month.

How can I find cheap tickets to Costa Rica?
In the last seven days, AU$2,518 was the best price for a flight to Costa Rica. For an even cheaper fare, book well in advance and be flexible with your travel dates. Search for your trip to Costa Rica, then compare prices for nearby days by clicking on our “flexible dates” link.
How much is a flight to Costa Rica?
There were lots of cheap fares for the taking in the last seven days, with the price of a return ticket to Costa Rica varying between AU$2,518 and AU$3,183. Many lucky travellers scored one-way tickets from Sydney (SYD) for as little as AU$1,285.
What are the most popular airports to fly into in Costa Rica?
When you’ve planned where you’d like to spend the most time in Costa Rica, take your pick of these major airports:

  • Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) - 625 flights per month.
  • Daniel Oduber Intl. Airport (LIR) - 373 flights per month.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Costa Rica?
If you’d prefer to spend your cash exploring Costa Rica rather than on getting there, depart early in the week. The most economical day to fly is generally Tuesday, with Monday coming in second. With many folks keeping their travel to weekends, Saturday typically has the most expensive ticket prices.
How much is a plane ticket to Costa Rica?
Seats varied from AU$2,518 to AU$3,183 in the last seven days. When you’re ready to book, we’ll be ready to help you pick up the best price to Costa Rica.
What is the best time to go to Costa Rica?
A good time to go to San José is after June 20 when summer starts. In Costa Rica’s busiest city, average temperatures range from 16ºC to 24ºC at this time — prime weather for touring around! January, February and March are the most popular months to discover this destination.
What months are the cheapest to book a flight to Costa Rica?
A great month to book cheap flights to Costa Rica is February. It’s worth remembering that in the United States, an expensive time to book a ticket is the busy month of December.

Trending flights to Costa Rica

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines
Mon., 17 Mar. - Mon., 24 Mar.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
AU$2,518 Return, found 9 hours ago
AU$2,518
Return
found 9 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon., 17 Mar. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon., 24 Mar., priced at AU$2,518 found 9 hours ago
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