SYD - SJO

$1,165 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to San José

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sydney to San José departing on 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sydney to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sydney to San José, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
$1,773
Overall average: $2,456
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/5Wed 27/5
SYD - SJO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$1,165
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/5
SYD - SJO • 2 stops
Direct flights
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There are currently no direct flights between Sydney and San José. You’ll need at least 2 connections.
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Cheapest • Avg $2,653 (return)
Shortest trip • 23h 26m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 22% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to San José (SYD-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Sydney to San José

Thu, 7 May - Wed, 27 May
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13:15 - 23:45
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SJO
26h 30m
2 stops
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00:53 - 11:50
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SYD
42h 57m
2 stops
$1,773Multiple Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Wed, 27 May
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09:10 - 19:07
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SJO
25h 57m
2 stops
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15:08 - 07:05
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SYD
47h 57m
2 stops
$2,078American Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Sun, 10 May
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09:10 - 21:36
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SJO
28h 26m
2 stops
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23:35 - 07:05
SJO
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SYD
39h 30m
2 stops
$2,079American Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Sun, 10 May
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09:10 - 21:36
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SJO
28h 26m
2 stops
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14:22 - 07:05
SJO
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SYD
48h 43m
2 stops
$2,093American Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Sun, 10 May
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09:10 - 21:36
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SJO
28h 26m
2 stops
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23:35 - 07:05
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SYD
39h 30m
2 stops
$2,099American Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Sun, 10 May
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09:10 - 19:07
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SJO
25h 57m
2 stops
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06:30 - 07:05
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SYD
56h 35m
2 stops
$2,116American Airlines
Sat, 9 May - Tue, 26 May
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08:10 - 23:45
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SJO
55h 35m
2 stops
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00:53 - 07:30
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SYD
38h 37m
1 stop
$2,272Multiple Airlines
Sat, 9 May - Sun, 24 May
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08:10 - 23:45
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SJO
55h 35m
2 stops
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00:53 - 07:30
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SYD
38h 37m
1 stop
$2,278Multiple Airlines
Tue, 5 May - Tue, 26 May
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14:30 - 23:45
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SJO
49h 15m
2 stops
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00:53 - 07:30
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SYD
38h 37m
1 stop
$2,279Multiple Airlines
Tue, 5 May - Sun, 24 May
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14:30 - 23:45
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SJO
49h 15m
2 stops
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00:53 - 07:30
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SYD
38h 37m
1 stop
$2,285Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to San José flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip 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.

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to San José is August, where tickets cost $1,932 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,966 and $2,760 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$1,165
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 19% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Sydney to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to San José

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to San José?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to San José was $1,165 for a one-way ticket and $1,773 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sydney to San José?

    On your way to San José, you’ll fly out from Sydney Kingsford Smith. You’ll be landing at San José Juan Santamaria Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to San José?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to San José?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Sydney and San José, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to San José, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to San José are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $2,653 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,012 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Sydney to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sydney to San José? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9435 reviews
8.1Crew
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
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Would've been great if Lufthansa union cockpit pilots didn't strike for 2 days and caused a chaos to my returning plans to USA, and then after rebooking a flight 2 days later tge plane departed 35 min later. So I did not have a good experience.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Mar 2026
FRA - ORD
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Would've been great if Lufthansa union cockpit pilots didn't strike for 2 days and caused a chaos to my returning plans to USA, and then after rebooking a flight 2 days later tge plane departed 35 min later. So I did not have a good experience.

Short flight, crew and staff very efficient. Over all good flight experience.

The 777’s economy seat’s legroom was more tolerable than expected. I appreciate the reclining mechanism which slides the seat forward to minimize cannibalizing the space behind. The food was terrible: very salty.

We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

Good flight. However, when booked flight with United, assumed the layover included by United in San Francisco of 1 hr and 40 minutes was sufficient . Not so and would recommend at least 2 hours or more. Needed to go through US immigration (very long lineups), then pick up bags, take all the way to another terminal, running because we did not have sufficient time. We made the flight because they held the door for us but luggage didn’t follow.

Staff are not helpful, our flight was cancelled due to aircraft problem

Everything was on time Will use united again for sure

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

Good crew. Boarding delays. Almost two hours wait for the bags in DC.

Reliable, nice crew, I fly often on that flight and I like it all.

The flight attendants as well as the gate agent were out to lunch. Nothing extraordinary about their service. American just keeps getting worse every year.

American has been able to implement an algorithm that makes it possible for nearly every one of my evening flights to be late. Congratulations!

The seats are too uncomfortable for anyone over 5ft 8in. I'm 5'10" with a back and hip issue and I was in pai for the full duration of the flight.

AA did not allow to board a flight because my connecting flight from DFW had been canceled. I got on another flight to another city. No service on the plane and I did not use their entertainment system.

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

Flight was on time is the only good thing. Person loading the plane called 1-6 to board at the same time, made it chaotic. Plane was too small for even putting backpacks in overhead. Seat for normal sized people were too small. The WIFI didn't work. When we landed had to wait because not enough ground crew.

There's nothing I liked about it. For first off I scheduled this trip two weeks in advance then they delayed my flight which messed up my whole trip. So I scheduled it for the following weekend thinking there won't be a delay and guess what as soon as I got to the airport we said in the airplane on the tarmac for an hour and a half. Not only was it delayed I missed my connecting flight meaning I had to stay the night at Dallas-Fort Worth airport sleeping on the floor. I will tell you this I will never fly American airlines ever again I have had nothing but horrible experience with them and I just throw money at them

It took way too long to diagnose and solve the problem of a broken crew member cabin seat. Though compensation for the volunteer who left the flight was very kind.

Did not get the seat I selected and paid for.

They don't make it easy or promote their food options. Dirty plane. Delayed.

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