How long is the flight from Costa Rica to Australia?

Departing from Costa Rica to Australia will take you 29h 15m. There are 8570 mi between Costa Rica and Australia.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 2.0 - 5.1 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to Australia that include hotel bookings?

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$1,933

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Deal found 12/22

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$3,025

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$1,928

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$984

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$1,485

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$1,492

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$2,492

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Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Australia (average of $1,799). Flying from Costa Rica to Australia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,954). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CR to AU?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Costa Rica to Australia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 72% on airfare.

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United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,105 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Jonathan,Jun 2024

FSD - ORD

More comfort and free, fast Wi-Fi would always be appreciated.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,105 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,105 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Jonathan,Jun 2024

FSD - ORD

More comfort and free, fast Wi-Fi would always be appreciated.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Costa Rica to Australia?
Departing from Costa Rica to Australia will take you 29h 15m. There are 8570 mi between Costa Rica and Australia.
Can I find deals for flights from Costa Rica to Australia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Costa Rica to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Costa Rica to Australia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Costa Rica to Australia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Costa Rica to Australia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to Australia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to Australia?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to Australia (average of $1,799). Flying from Costa Rica to Australia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,954). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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