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Cheap flights from Auckland to Costa Rica from $923

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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SJO
21 Aug — 28 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Auckland to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated 16 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,802

One-way from

$923

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$5,225
15/9-22/9
  • 15/9-22/9
  • 6 total stops
  • 63h 21m total
  • Auckland to Costa Rica
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4/2
  • 4/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 54m total
  • Auckland to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($208 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($239 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 August 2025.

Mon 15/914:10AKL - SJO
3 stops35h 18mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/914:37SJO - AKL
3 stops28h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/8$1,802
Mon 22/1215:50AKL - SJO
2 stops22h 40mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/106:29SJO - AKL
1 stop31h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/8$2,567
Mon 15/916:25AKL - SJO
2 stops36h 47mAmerican Airlines
Mon 22/907:27SJO - AKL
2 stops40h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/8$2,577
Sun 21/1215:50AKL - SJO
2 stops22h 40mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/106:29SJO - AKL
1 stop31h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/8$2,597
Fri 26/1213:20AKL - SJO
2 stops40h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/100:30SJO - AKL
2 stops38h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/8$2,854
Wed 24/1213:20AKL - SJO
1 stop19h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/106:29SJO - AKL
1 stop31h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/8$3,033
Mon 22/1213:20AKL - SJO
1 stop19h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/108:05SJO - AKL
2 stops31h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/8$3,235

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Auckland to Costa Rica that are best for you.

Fly from

Auckland

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Mon 15/9

14:10-07:28

3 stops35h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 22/9

14:37-12:40

3 stops28h 03m

$1,802

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 26/12

15:50-19:30

2 stops22h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/1

00:30-09:10

1 stop37h 40m

$2,567

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Mon 22/12

15:50-19:30

2 stops22h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/1

06:29-09:10

1 stop31h 41m

$2,567

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Mon 15/9

16:25-11:12

2 stops36h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 22/9

07:27-18:00

2 stops40h 33m

$2,577

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Sun 21/12

15:50-19:30

2 stops22h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/1

06:29-09:10

1 stop31h 41m

$2,597

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Mon 29/12

13:20-14:06

1 stop19h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/1

13:55-09:10

2 stops48h 15m

$3,033

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/2

13:20-14:14

1 stop19h 54m

$923

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/2

06:00-23:00

2 stops36h 00m

$923

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/1

16:05-07:19

3 stops34h 14m

$1,200

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Sun 11/1

13:15-23:00

2 stops28h 45m

$1,294

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Deals found on 14/8

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

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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 16 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Auckland to Costa Rica have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Auckland to Costa Rica?

    Auckland Intl (AKL), located 17.9 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Auckland to Costa Rica.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Costa Rica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Auckland to Costa Rica

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$3,092Average$4,797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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