$1,222+ 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 22/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
29 Aug — 5 Sep1
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 July 2026.

Thu 17/1215:50
AKL
-
SJO
2 stops39h 39m
American Airlines
Mon 11/113:38
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops48h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/7$2,788
Sat 29/806:10
AKL
-
SJO
2 stops31h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/906:20
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops37h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7$2,845
Sat 15/813:25
AKL
-
SJO
3 stops40h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/813:03
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops31h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7$2,888
Sun 20/1215:50
AKL
-
SJO
2 stops24h 10m
American Airlines
Tue 5/113:50
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops49h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/7$2,912
Tue 8/914:00
AKL
-
SJO
3 stops43h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/907:00
SJO
-
AKL
3 stops39h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$2,933
Mon 24/819:50
AKL
-
SJO
2 stops36h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/817:55
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops42h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$3,031

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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 July 2026.

Return from

$2,788

One-way from

$1,222

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$4,419
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  • American Airlines
  • 17/12-11/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 88h 26m total
  • Auckland to San José
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22/10
  • 22/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 11m total
  • Auckland to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($1,157 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($221 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Sat 29/8

06:10-19:49

2 stops31h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/9

06:20-14:05

2 stops37h 45m

$2,845

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Sat 15/8

08:20-23:46

2 stops33h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 19/8

13:03-14:10

2 stops31h 07m

$2,888

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 27/8

13:50-07:15

1 stop35h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/9

08:45-07:10

1 stop28h 25m

$3,097

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Tue 8/9

07:00-23:15

2 stops34h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 15/9

07:00-00:30

3 stops47h 30m

$3,135

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 10/9

13:50-07:15

1 stop35h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 17/9

08:45-00:35

2 stops45h 50m

$3,266

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 10/9

20:15-18:50

1 stop40h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 17/9

05:45-06:00

2 stops30h 15m

$3,303

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Sat 29/8

13:50-07:15

1 stop35h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/9

08:45-07:10

1 stop28h 25m

$3,425
Fastest return journey

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Sat 19/12

15:50-21:00

2 stops24h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/1

15:16-09:25

1 stop23h 09m

$3,519

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 27/8

20:15-12:10

2 stops33h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 3/9

09:25-15:05

3 stops35h 40m

$3,533
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 16/10

15:00-12:05

3 stops40h 05m

$1,365

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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 26 hours 40 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.

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 July 2026.
The most popular places in Costa Rica to fly to are San José and Liberia.

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.

  • 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 (26 hours 40 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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