Which airports can I use when flying from Sydney to San José?

Flights from Sydney to San José usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Sydney to San José?

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Sydney to San José: • Economy class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Sydney to San José pass through?

One-stop flights from Sydney to San José most commonly connect through: • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 62% of one-stop connections • Los Angeles (LAX) – 23% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 8% of one-stop connections • San Francisco (SFO) – 8% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sydney to San José?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Sydney to San José. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $2,017 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $2,674, a difference of $656. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Sydney to San José?

A direct flight from Sydney to San José takes 00m, covering 22,197 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Sydney to San José?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from Sydney to San José looking right now?

One-way fares from Sydney to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,740, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Sydney to San José?

Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 23h 12m, compared to 25h 11m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 29h 57m via Los Angeles (LAX).

What is the time difference between Sydney and San José?

San José is 17 hours behind Sydney (Central Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO)?

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $43 for economy cars. Top options include: • Priceless • Avis • Budget • Routes Car & Truck Rentals • Payless

How much should I expect to pay for a Sydney to San José flight?

Return flights from Sydney to San José range from $1,954 to $2,587, with an average of $2,084 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,954 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to San José?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to San José. It's 4% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 28% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to San José?

•March is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to San José at $2,013 return. •December ($2,988) and July ($2,775) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 48% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Sydney to San José?

American Airlines ($2,108) and Air Canada ($2,584) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Sydney to San José according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Sydney to San José?

Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) is the most popular stopover for the Sydney to San José route. 62% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via IAH.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Sydney to San José?

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of $2,210. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Sydney to San José, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) had the shortest average connection time for Sydney to San José stopovers at 13h 25m over the past 3 months.

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Tue, 26 Jan - Tue, 9 Feb

14:00 - 23:25SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

26h 25m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles

01:23 - 12:35SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

42h 12m2 stops Los Angeles Nadi

$1,959Multiple Airlines

2 days ago

Sun, 28 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar

11:20 - 21:12SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

26h 52m2 stops Los Angeles Miami

00:25 - 09:00SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 35m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles

$2,108American Airlines

3+ days ago

Sun, 24 Jan - Wed, 10 Feb

11:20 - 19:54SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

25h 34m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

15:00 - 09:00SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

49h 00m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles

$2,110American Airlines

2 days ago

Thu, 28 Jan - Wed, 10 Feb

11:20 - 19:54SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

25h 34m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

15:00 - 09:00SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

49h 00m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles

$2,110American Airlines

2 days ago

Thu, 28 Jan - Sun, 7 Feb

11:20 - 20:39SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

26h 19m2 stops Vancouver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

01:15 - 09:35SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 20m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Vancouver Intl

$2,584Air Canada

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Wed, 27 Jan - Mon, 8 Feb

11:20 - 18:16SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

47h 56m2 stops Vancouver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

08:45 - 09:35SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 50m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Vancouver Intl

$2,584Air Canada

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Tue, 26 Jan - Sun, 7 Feb

11:20 - 18:16SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

47h 56m2 stops Vancouver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

01:15 - 09:35SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

39h 20m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Vancouver Intl

$2,584Air Canada

2 days ago

Sun, 28 Feb - Thu, 4 Mar

09:15 - 13:22SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

21h 07m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

23:28 - 09:05SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

64h 37m2 stops Newark Los Angeles

$2,769United Airlines

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Fri, 19 Feb - Fri, 5 Mar

09:15 - 22:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

29h 45m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

12:35 - 09:20SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 45m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

$2,769United Airlines

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Fri, 19 Feb - Fri, 5 Mar

09:15 - 18:16SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

26h 01m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

09:40 - 06:20SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 40m1 stop San Francisco

$2,769United Airlines

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to San José?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to San José. It's 4% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 28% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to San José? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Sydney to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •March is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to San José at $2,013 return.
•December ($2,988) and July ($2,775) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 48% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Sydney to San José?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from Sydney to San José:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from Sydney to San José?
A direct flight from Sydney to San José takes 00m, covering 22,197 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Sydney to San José?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Sydney to San José flight?
Return flights from Sydney to San José range from $1,954 to $2,587, with an average of $2,084 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,954 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from Sydney to San José looking right now?
One-way fares from Sydney to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,740, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO)?
San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $43 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Priceless
• Avis
• Budget
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless
Which airports can I use when flying from Sydney to San José?
Flights from Sydney to San José usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).
Which airports do connecting flights from Sydney to San José pass through?
One-stop flights from Sydney to San José most commonly connect through:

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 62% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 8% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) – 8% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sydney to San José?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Sydney to San José. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $2,017 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $2,674, a difference of $656.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Sydney to San José?
Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 23h 12m, compared to 25h 11m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 29h 57m via Los Angeles (LAX).
What is the time difference between Sydney and San José?
San José is 17 hours behind Sydney (Central Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $2,017, about $656 less than Saturday fares (25% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Sydney to San José trip for March. Fares historically average $2,013 return in that month – typically $975 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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