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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
Wed., 7 May - Thu., 8 May
MEL
Tullamarine
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
AU$1,930 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$1,930
Return
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed., 7 May from Tullamarine to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Thu., 8 May, priced at AU$1,930 found 6 days ago
Qantas Airways
Mon., 5 May - Mon., 19 May
BNE
Brisbane
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
AU$1,976 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$1,976
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Mon., 5 May from Brisbane to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon., 19 May, priced at AU$1,976 found 2 days ago
Qantas Airways
Tue., 20 May - Wed., 28 May
BNE
Brisbane
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
AU$1,977 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$1,977
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Tue., 20 May from Brisbane to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed., 28 May, priced at AU$1,977 found 2 days ago
Qantas Airways
Tue., 6 May - Mon., 19 May
BNE
Brisbane
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
AU$1,979 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$1,979
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Tue., 6 May from Brisbane to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon., 19 May, priced at AU$1,979 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Fri., 23 May - Fri., 6 Jun.
MEL
Tullamarine
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
AU$1,980 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$1,980
Return
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri., 23 May from Tullamarine to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Fri., 6 Jun., priced at AU$1,980 found 5 days ago
Qantas Airways
Tue., 11 Nov. - Sun., 23 Nov.
BNE
Brisbane
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
AU$1,987 Return, found 6 hours ago
AU$1,987
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Tue., 11 Nov. from Brisbane to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Sun., 23 Nov., priced at AU$1,987 found 6 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Mon., 3 Mar. - Mon., 10 Mar.
BNE
Brisbane
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
AU$1,997 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,997
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Mon., 3 Mar. from Brisbane to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Mon., 10 Mar., priced at AU$1,997 found 1 day ago
Air Canada
Mon., 24 Mar. - Wed., 2 Apr.
BNE
Brisbane
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
AU$2,008 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$2,008
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon., 24 Mar. from Brisbane to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed., 2 Apr., priced at AU$2,008 found 4 days ago
United
Mon., 26 May - Sat., 31 May
MEL
Tullamarine
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
AU$2,848 Return, found 7 hours ago
AU$2,848
Return
found 7 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Mon., 26 May from Tullamarine to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Sat., 31 May, priced at AU$2,848 found 7 hours ago
Qatar Airways
Wed., 1 Oct. - Wed., 22 Oct.
BNE
Brisbane
SJO
Juan Santamaría Intl.
AU$4,274 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$4,274
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Wed., 1 Oct. from Brisbane to Juan Santamaría Intl., returning Wed., 22 Oct., priced at AU$4,274 found 4 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
EVA Airways, Air Canada, LATAM Airlines Group, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, United
Roundtrip price
from AU$1,930

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$1,930 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$1,930 and AU$4,274. Many lucky travellers scored one-way tickets from Brisbane (BNE) for as little as AU$1,177.
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$1,930 to AU$4,274 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
Tue., 21 Oct. - Fri., 31 Oct.
SYD
Kingsford Smith Intl.
LIR
Daniel Oduber Intl.
AU$1,931 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$1,931
Return
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue., 21 Oct. from Kingsford Smith Intl. to Daniel Oduber Intl., returning Fri., 31 Oct., priced at AU$1,931 found 6 days ago
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