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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.
Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 1 Apr
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San José
AU$2,437 Return, found 15 hours ago
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Tue, 17 Mar - Wed, 1 Apr
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AU$2,455 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$2,455
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Wed, 18 Mar - Thu, 2 Apr
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Canberra
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AU$2,512 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$2,512
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Tue, 17 Mar - Thu, 2 Apr
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Canberra
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AU$2,530 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$2,530
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Mon, 16 Mar - Wed, 1 Apr
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Canberra
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AU$2,553 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$2,553
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Mon, 16 Mar - Thu, 2 Apr
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Canberra
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AU$2,628 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$2,628
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Sat, 14 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
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Canberra
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San José
AU$2,936 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$2,936
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Mon, 16 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
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Canberra
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AU$2,938 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$2,938
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Mon, 16 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
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Canberra
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San José
AU$2,940 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$2,940
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Mon, 16 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
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Canberra
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San José
AU$2,948 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$2,948
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Mon, 16 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
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Canberra
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AU$2,950 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$2,950
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Wed, 18 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar
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Canberra
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San José
AU$2,961 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$2,961
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Tue, 17 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar
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Canberra
SJO
San José
AU$2,979 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$2,979
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Fri, 13 Mar - Wed, 1 Apr
CBR
Canberra
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San José
AU$3,041 Return, found 15 hours ago
AU$3,041
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Tue, 17 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
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Canberra
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San José
AU$3,059 Return, found 15 hours ago
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Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight
Score Epic Costa Rica Accommodation Deals
Hotel La Guaria Inn & Suites
Alajuela, 2nd. Av., 1st. Street, Del Teatro Municipal 200 m. al Este, Alajuela, Alajuela
The price is AU$85 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$85
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alajuela. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (675 reviews)
"Housekeeping and breakfast prep staff were EXCELLENT and ALWAYS willing to help in any way. I enjoyed 3 days in Alajuela and the hotel was central to everything!"
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025
Hotel El Maragato
Ave Central, between street 1 and 3, San José, San Jose
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in San José. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Sabana Park and National ...
"Very reasonably priced and the location was excellent."
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2019
San Bosco Inn
100 m North from the Banco Nacional, Arenal, La Fortuna, Alajuela
The price is AU$91 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$91
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Arenal Volcano National Park and Baldi Hot ...
9/10 Wonderful! (782 reviews)
"One block from Town Square. Lots of places to eat within 5 min . Clean and well taken care of. The breakfast was great… so was the FREE Sister hotel …. Volcano Lodge …. Beautiful property to enjoy their great hotsprings . Food was good there too… went 2 days ! Uber there was usually $5 I live in ..."
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
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Hotel Luisiana
100 west and 400 south from Cruz Roja, Uruca, San Jose
The price is AU$186 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$186
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Uruca. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"I just stayed for one day but will return. The room was spacious and clean with AC and comfortable bed. Excellent mountain view! There’s a really nice pool also. There’s a very famous pizza restaurant at the property so perhaps at night could get a bit loud, but it’s low noise so I didn’t mind. The ..."
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hotels With Airport Transportation
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Plaza Los Mangos, Radial Francisco J Orlich, Rio Segundo, Alajuela
The price is AU$205 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$205
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Rio Segundo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)
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Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Barceló San José
Autopista General Canas 3km, El Robledal - La Uruca, San José, San Jose
The price is AU$183 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$183
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San José. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,731 reviews)
"It is never a disappointment staying here. I have stayed several times in the past year"
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Guanacaste Airport
Ruta #21 Frente Al, Aeropuerto Internacional, Liberia
The price is AU$211 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$211
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Liberia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,338 reviews)
"Shuttle was great."
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
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La Riviera Hotel B&B
100 mts south of Cemetery, San Antonio de Belen, Heredia
The price is AU$179 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$179
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Antonio de Belen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Free shuttle from airport. Friendly and helpful staff. Restaurant was very good."
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Pumilio Mountain & Ocean Hotel
2 Km South from Cruce de Herradura, towards Jaco and 1 km East, Pueblo Nuevo, Jacó, Puntarenas
The price is AU$158 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$158
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Jacó. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay 4 days 3 nights. Staff was very friendly. Hotel was very clean and the pool and ambiance was very nice you can feel peaceful and enjoy nature! Will definitely book again next time I travel to Costa Rica!"
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025
Océano Boutique Hotel & Bistró
500 Metros Este de la Pops, Calle Lapa Verde, Jacó, Puntarenas
The price is AU$153 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$153
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Jacó. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Nice location, just minutes away from commercial strip. Staff very attentive and helpful."
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Apartotel & Suites Villas del Rio
East side of Costa Rica Country Club, San Rafael, San Rafael
The price is AU$193 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$193
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in San Rafael. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (921 reviews)
"It is an older property. Everything is very clean. Buffet breakfast was excellent. One woman at front desk was pretty brusque, almost unfriendly."
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
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Amazing Whitewater View Of The Ballena Marine Preserve Islands
Uvita
Book a stay at this business-friendly vacation home in Bahía Ballena. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
10/10 Exceptional! (124 reviews)
Wonderful stay in Costa Rica
"I took my family back to the Uvita area for our first international trip. Mark provided loads of good information and stayed in contact with us and the property manager throughout the trip to address any issues that came up. Beds were comfortable and place was fully stocked. I didn’t want to use ..."
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Family Friendly Hotels in
Hotel Heliconias Nature Inn & Hot Springs
11 Miles South from Downtown La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano National Park, Peñas Blancas, Alajuela
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Peñas Blancas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attraction ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (412 reviews)
"Great property"
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025
Hotel Los Lagos Spa & Resort
6 km oeste del Parque Central, Área del Volcán Arenal, La Fortuna
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,250 reviews)
Families like: Outdoor pools, waterslide, free breakfast for the whole family, laundry
Travellers say...
"Everything was good"
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Volcano Lodge Hotel & Thermal Experience
7 Km West From La Fortuna, La Fortuna, Alajuela
The price is AU$219 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$219
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly lodge in La Fortuna. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Families like: Outdoor pools, playground, games room, cots
Travellers say...
"3 hours from the airport but we had an amazing time! Hot springs were so relaxing, breakfast buffet was heavenly and the view of the volcano from our room was picture perfect!"
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
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Hotel Riu Guanacaste - All Inclusive
Sardinal de Carrillo, Playa Matapalo, Sardinal, Guanacaste
Stay at this 3.5-star beach property in Sardinal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,285 reviews)
Families like: Outdoor pools, free water park access, playground, on the beach
Travellers say...
"Great vacation- would go again! Need to switch up food menus a bit but otherwise great time!"
Reviewed on 30 July 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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FAQs about airfare deals to Costa Rica
How many airlines fly to Costa Rica?
With Wotif you have the choice of 20 Airlines to choose from for your Costa Rica trip.
What are the most popular airlines that fly to Costa Rica?
The most popular airlines flying to Costa Rica include American Airlines, United, Qantas Airways, Air Canada.
What is the lowest price on Wotif for a flight to Costa Rica?
Flights to Costa Rica start as low as AU$2,437, with this particular journey taking you from Canberra (CBR) to San José (SJO).
How do I save money on flights when booking with Wotif?
Everyone loves a bargain, so maximise your saving potential by mixing and matching airlines according to their fare types. Wotif data indicates that travellers who booked flights using Wotif in 2019 saved almost 55% on average when their return flights were made up of two different airlines or fare types.
When can I get cheap flights to Costa Rica?
Wotif data shows us that March is the cheapest month to fly if you're looking for one-way tickets, and March is your best bet for the round-trip Journey.
Which airport in Costa Rica is the cheapest to fly to?
If you're looking to save money on your flight to Costa Rica, then the airport you choose is important. On this occasion, Canberra (CBR) to San José (SJO) is the cheapest journey at AU$2,437.
What happens if my flight to Costa Rica is cancelled because of covid-19?
If your flight is cancelled due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19 then visit our Customer Service Portal to find more information. Furthermore, you can log into your Itinerary to view the airline's cancellation policy, including what they will and won't let you do with regards to your flight.
Is it possible to cancel my flight to Costa Rica due to covid-19?
Cancellation is dependent on the airline and will differ across companies, but many airlines will continue to travel to impacted areas. Please keep an eye on the dates as they may change frequently across Costa Rica, which is why it is vitally important for travellers to confirm with their airline that their upcoming flight is due to go ahead. If you’re still unsure, please visit our Customer Service Portal to find more information regarding cancellation due to COVID-19.
