Cheap Flights to Costa Rica

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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, 2 Mar - Thu, 26 Mar
SYD
Sydney
LIR
Liberia
AU$2,097 Return, found 12 hours ago
AU$2,097
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, 2 Mar from Sydney to Liberia, returning Thu, 26 Mar, priced at AU$2,097 found 12 hours ago
American Airlines
Sat, 28 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar
SYD
Sydney
SJO
San José
AU$2,097 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$2,097
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, 28 Feb from Sydney to San José, returning Sat, 7 Mar, priced at AU$2,097 found 1 hour ago
American Airlines
Sat, 14 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar
SYD
Sydney
SJO
San José
AU$2,099 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$2,099
Return
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, 14 Feb from Sydney to San José, returning Sat, 7 Mar, priced at AU$2,099 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Thu, 5 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb
SYD
Sydney
SJO
San José
AU$2,101 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$2,101
Return
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, 5 Feb from Sydney to San José, returning Thu, 19 Feb, priced at AU$2,101 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Sun, 1 Feb - Sat, 7 Feb
SYD
Sydney
SJO
San José
AU$2,102 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$2,102
Return
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, 1 Feb from Sydney to San José, returning Sat, 7 Feb, priced at AU$2,102 found 5 days ago
American Airlines
Fri, 1 May - Fri, 8 May
SYD
Sydney
SJO
San José
AU$2,114 Return, found 2 hours ago
AU$2,114
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, 1 May from Sydney to San José, returning Fri, 8 May, priced at AU$2,114 found 2 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Sun, 22 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
SYD
Sydney
SJO
San José
AU$2,148 Return, found 12 hours ago
AU$2,148
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun, 22 Feb from Sydney to San José, returning Sat, 28 Feb, priced at AU$2,148 found 12 hours ago
Air Canada
Sun, 8 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
SYD
Sydney
SJO
San José
AU$2,636 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$2,636
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sun, 8 Mar from Sydney to San José, returning Thu, 19 Mar, priced at AU$2,636 found 5 days ago
United
Sat, 28 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar
SYD
Sydney
SJO
San José
AU$2,768 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$2,768
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, 28 Feb from Sydney to San José, returning Sat, 7 Mar, priced at AU$2,768 found 1 hour ago
Qatar Airways
Wed, 13 May - Wed, 3 June
SYD
Sydney
SJO
San José
AU$3,419 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$3,419
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Wed, 13 May from Sydney to San José, returning Wed, 3 June, priced at AU$3,419 found 1 day 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
Air Canada, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Turkish Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways, United
Roundtrip price
from AU$1,892

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$1,892 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$1,892 and AU$3,419. Many lucky travellers scored one-way tickets from Sydney (SYD) for as little as AU$1,138.
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$1,892 to AU$3,419 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.

EVA Airways
Thu, 3 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec
BNE
Brisbane
LIR
Liberia
AU$1,892 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$1,892
Return
found 3 days ago
Select EVA Airways flight, departing Thu, 3 Dec from Brisbane to Liberia, returning Mon, 7 Dec, priced at AU$1,892 found 3 days ago
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