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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sydney to San Jose Juan Santamaria? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Jose.$1,753 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Jul, returning Sat, 9 Aug.Return flight with Fiji Airways and Volaris Costa Rica.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Wed, 16 Jul, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Volaris Costa Rica, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sat, 9 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,753, select.
San Jose.$1,759 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Aug, returning Sun, 10 Aug.Return flight with United and Volaris Costa Rica.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sydney on Fri, 1 Aug, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Volaris Costa Rica, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sun, 10 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,759, select.
San Jose.$1,787 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Sep, returning Sun, 5 Oct.Return flight with Fiji Airways and Volaris Costa Rica.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Mon, 22 Sep, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Volaris Costa Rica, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sun, 5 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,787, select.
San Jose.$1,790 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Oct, returning Fri, 24 Oct.Return flight with Fiji Airways and Volaris Costa Rica.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Volaris Costa Rica, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Fri, 24 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,790, select.
San Jose.$1,833 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Aug, returning Tue, 25 Nov.Return flight with Fiji Airways and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Wed, 13 Aug, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 25 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,833, select.
San Jose.$1,959 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Aug, returning Thu, 30 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sydney on Fri, 1 Aug, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Thu, 30 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,959, select.
San Jose.$1,966 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Nov, returning Tue, 18 Nov.Return flight with Fiji Airways and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Mon, 3 Nov, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Tue, 18 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,966, select.
San Jose.$1,997 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Dec, returning Sun, 21 Dec.Return flight with United and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sydney on Sun, 7 Dec, arriving in San Jose Juan Santamaria.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose Juan Santamaria on Sun, 21 Dec, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,997, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to San Jose Juan Santamaria

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sydney to San Jose Juan Santamaria flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jun
from $2,293
Jul
from $2,242
Aug
from $1,759
Sep
from $2,031
Oct
from $1,790
Nov
from $1,966
Dec
from $1,997
Jan
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Feb
from $2,832
Mar
from $2,060
Apr
from $2,540
May
from $3,162

Sydney to San Jose Juan Santamaria: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Sydney to San Jose below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Jose Juan Santamaria.

Sydney to San Jose: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$1,753
Cheapest month to flyJuly

Finding cheap flights from Sydney to San Jose Juan Santamaria: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to San Jose Juan Santamaria is $1,753. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Sydney to San Jose Juan Santamaria. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,753.
As of June 2025, there are no flights flying from Sydney to San Jose Juan Santamaria.
The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to San Jose Juan Santamaria is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney Airport to San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport on Wednesday, 16 July 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Sydney Airport and San Jose Juan Santamaria Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Jose Juan Santamaria but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Jose is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Fiji Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Jose Juan Santamaria.

Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO): what you need to know

  • San Jose's timezone is UTC-6, which makes San Jose 17 hours behind Sydney.

  • To ensure you catch your SYD to SJO flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.

  • If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SYD and SJO:

    • George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    • Los Angeles International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight is $850. A return ticket right now is $1,753. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SYD to SJO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.

  • The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from SYD to SJO is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport.

Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • 69.62% of flights that leave from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • To reach Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.

  • Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near SYD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:

Arriving at Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • If you're getting in on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near SJO:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a Juan Santamaria International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from NextCar, Europcar or Dollar and explore beyond San Jose's usual tourist stops.

  • To get the best deal, book your ride from Juan Santamaria International Airport around three weeks in advance.

Getting from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to central San Jose

  • From Juan Santamaria International Airport, San Jose is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.

When to fly to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit San Jose based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Lock in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport for March if you want to explore San Jose during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SYD to SJO in January. Average temperatures are between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.

Explore more of Costa Rica

  • San Jose is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Costa Rica waiting to be explored. About 113 kilometres east of San Jose, a visit to Limon will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Cruise Pier Puerto Limon.

  • If you're eager to discover another side of Costa Rica, head for Alajuela, about 18 kilometres north-west of San Jose. La Perla Park, Los Duendes Park and Finca El Soto are key highlights.

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