How long is the flight from Auckland to Costa Rica?

Airlines like American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Auckland to Costa Rica in about 35h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 10m. Auckland and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 11640 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 inches 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.

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

When flying from Auckland to Costa Rica, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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Sat 21/1116:55 -

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Deal found 21/9$2,911

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Deal found 20/9$3,051

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Deal found 18/9$3,121

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Deal found 20/9$3,277

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1 stop19h 35m

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2 stops31h 25m

Deal found 21/9$3,404

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Round-trip from	$2,102
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Cheapest in	November
Average price	$3,063

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21/11-29/11
3 total stops
62h 11m total
Auckland to Costa Rica

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59h 00m total
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AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/11

06:50-23:05

2 stops35h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

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AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/1

13:20-13:50

1 stop19h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,489

AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Tue 29/9

16:20-12:59

3 stops39h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,583

AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 12/2

15:50-10:25

2 stops37h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 22/2

14:46-09:25

1 stop23h 39m

$2,410

AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Tue 22/12

15:50-10:35

2 stops37h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/1

15:56-09:55

2 stops46h 59m

$2,911

AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/10

14:50-07:15

1 stop35h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 22/10

08:45-08:10

1 stop28h 25m

$3,277

AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 17/12

13:20-21:02

2 stops26h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/1

06:07-09:25

2 stops32h 18m

$3,450

AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Sat 19/12

13:20-21:02

2 stops26h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/1

06:07-09:25

2 stops32h 18m

$3,857

AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Sat 21/11

19:15-22:49

3 stops46h 34m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 29/11

15:03-09:45

2 stops47h 42m

$3,862

AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Wed 14/10

07:00-07:15

2 stops43h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 21/10

13:25-08:10

2 stops47h 45m

$3,988

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Charleen,May 2026

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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.
How long is the flight from Auckland to Costa Rica?
Airlines like American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Auckland to Costa Rica in about 35h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 10m. Auckland and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 11640 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
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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