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$1,030+ Cheap flights to Costa Rica

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
1 Mar — 8 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Costa Rica in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 30 January 2026.

Sat 23/513:25
AKL
-
SJO
3 stops40h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/514:07
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops29h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1$2,165
Sat 31/113:15
AKL
-
SJO
2 stops29h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/214:54
SJO
-
AKL
1 stop23h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1$2,290
Thu 26/206:50
AKL
-
SJO
2 stops34h 53m
American Airlines
Mon 2/307:00
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops55h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 27/1$2,476
Sat 1/813:25
AKL
-
SJO
2 stops28h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 30/807:00
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1$2,526
Fri 3/708:20
AKL
-
SJO
2 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 18/714:07
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops29h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1$2,544
Thu 15/1016:35
AKL
-
SJO
3 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/115:05
SJO
-
AKL
3 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1$2,701

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Find the latest flights to Costa Rica in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

Return from

$2,165

One-way from

$1,030

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May

Average price

$4,060
23/5-30/5
  • 23/5-30/5
  • 5 total stops
  • 70h 32m total
  • Auckland to San José
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12/2
  • 12/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 13m total
  • Auckland to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($236 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($136 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Sat 23/5

13:25-11:59

3 stops40h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 30/5

14:07-14:05

2 stops29h 58m

$2,165

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 26/2

06:50-22:43

2 stops34h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/3

07:00-09:55

2 stops55h 55m

$2,476

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 3/7

08:20-22:35

2 stops32h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 18/7

14:07-14:05

2 stops29h 58m

$2,544

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Tue 24/3

20:10-23:15

2 stops22h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 31/3

19:45-05:55

2 stops39h 10m

$3,040

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/3

19:35-23:53

1 stop23h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 29/3

16:35-05:55

2 stops42h 20m

$3,045

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Wed 18/3

14:50-23:53

2 stops28h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 31/3

05:45-05:00

2 stops28h 15m

$3,210

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/2

13:20-20:33

2 stops26h 13m

$1,030

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Deals found on 28/1

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Costa Rica

How long is the flight to Costa Rica?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Costa Rica takes 29 hours 44 minutes. Flights to Costa Rica from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

The most popular airline flying from Auckland to Costa Rica is United Airlines.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $2,975

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest airline flying from Auckland to Costa Rica is United Airlines.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Costa Rica?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Costa Rica in the last few years. This data was updated on 30 January 2026.
The most popular places in Costa Rica to fly to are San José and Liberia.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Costa Rica. Reviews last updated 30 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines to Costa Rica. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

FAQs about flying to Costa Rica

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Costa Rica if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Costa Rica on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Costa Rica?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Costa Rica.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica. One-way flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl typically cost $341, while return flights cost around $455.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Costa Rica depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Costa Rica, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (29 hours 44 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

    Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 km away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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