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26 Nov — 3 Dec1
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Flights to Costa Rica in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Costa Rica

Sat 21/1106:10 -
2 stops35h 37m
Sat 28/1106:00 -
2 stops32h 10m
Deal found 24/10$2,554
Mon 28/1213:20 -
1 stop19h 36m
Mon 11/106:00 -
2 stops32h 25m
Deal found 23/10$2,910
Sat 21/1113:20 -
1 stop28h 27m
Sat 28/1106:00 -
2 stops32h 10m
Deal found 24/10$3,049
Mon 28/1213:20 -
1 stop19h 36m
Mon 11/114:57 -
1 stop23h 28m
Deal found 23/10$3,239
Sat 19/1213:20 -
1 stop19h 38m
Sat 2/106:22 -
2 stops31h 48m
Deal found 26/10$3,473
Mon 28/1215:50 -
2 stops57h 35m
Mon 11/108:45 -
3 stops29h 25m
Deal found 23/10$3,872

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21/11-28/11
  • 21/11-28/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 47m total
  • Auckland to San José
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2/11-31/12
  • 2/11-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 56m total
  • Auckland to Costa Rica
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AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Mon 30/11

13:20-13:46

1 stop19h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,232

AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Mon 28/12

15:50-23:01

2 stops26h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/1

06:00-09:25

2 stops32h 25m

$3,034

AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Mon 28/12

13:20-13:56

1 stop19h 36m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 11/1

14:57-09:25

1 stop23h 28m

$3,239

AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 14/1

15:50-20:39

2 stops47h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 25/1

01:15-09:10

2 stops36h 55m

$3,283

AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Wed 13/1

08:55-08:32

2 stops42h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 24/1

06:40-09:10

2 stops31h 30m

$3,457

AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Sat 19/12

13:20-13:58

1 stop19h 38m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/1

06:22-09:10

2 stops31h 48m

$3,666

AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/1

15:50-08:32

1 stop35h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 20/1

09:40-09:10

1 stop28h 30m

$4,297

AucklandLiberia

AKL Auckland Intl - LIR Liberia

AKLLIR

Auckland Intl

Thu 25/3

19:50-10:24

1 stop33h 34m

Liberia

Sun 11/4

13:20-05:30

1 stop22h 10m

$4,633

AucklandLiberia

AKL Auckland Intl - LIR Liberia

AKLLIR

Auckland Intl

Fri 26/3

19:50-10:05

1 stop33h 15m

Liberia

Sun 11/4

13:20-05:30

1 stop22h 10m

$4,663

AucklandLiberia

AKL Auckland Intl - LIR Liberia

AKLLIR

Auckland Intl

Tue 23/3

19:50-12:10

1 stop35h 20m

Liberia

Fri 16/4

15:27-05:30

1 stop20h 03m

$4,761

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Cheapflights Insights

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 19 hours 36 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 American Airlines.

American Airlines
American Airlines
From $1,927

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

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

Rainfall in Costa Rica 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

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?

The most popular places in Costa Rica to fly to are San José and Liberia.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Read reviews from past customers who have flown American 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.
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,187 reviews
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Food

6.4

Overall

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Charleen,May 2026

POS - MIA

If I had any other choice in getting to my destination, I would have used it
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,187 reviews
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,187 reviews
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Food

6.4

Overall

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Charleen,May 2026

POS - MIA

If I had any other choice in getting to my destination, I would have used it

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, American Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Costa Rica.

  • 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 (19 hours 36 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 Maria is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 km away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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