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Cheap flights from Auckland to Costa Rica from $1,840

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 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SJO
27 Apr — 4 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 28 March 2026.

Wed 22/408:20
AKL
-
SJO
2 stops31h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/414:08
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops29h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$2,356
Fri 6/1114:50
AKL
-
SJO
3 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/1119:55
SJO
-
AKL
3 stops46h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$2,801
Fri 6/1113:20
AKL
-
SJO
2 stops26h 35m
American Airlines
Sat 14/1115:11
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops47h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 26/3$2,936
Fri 6/1115:50
AKL
-
SJO
1 stop35h 42m
United Airlines
Sat 14/1109:40
SJO
-
AKL
1 stop28h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/3$3,122
Thu 14/513:50
AKL
-
SJO
1 stop35h 25m
United Airlines
Sun 17/508:45
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops39h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 23/3$3,127
Sat 31/1006:50
AKL
-
SJO
2 stops50h 20m
American Airlines
Tue 3/1115:11
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops47h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 27/3$3,167

Find 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 28 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,356

One-way from

$1,840

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$3,578
22/4-29/4
  • 22/4-29/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 13m total
  • Auckland to Costa Rica
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11/4
  • 11/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 12m total
  • Auckland to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($1,330 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($274 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Wed 22/4

08:20-21:36

2 stops31h 16m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 29/4

14:08-14:05

2 stops29h 57m

$2,356

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 14/5

09:00-05:30

2 stops62h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/5

08:45-17:45

2 stops39h 00m

$3,320

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Wed 22/4

19:50-12:21

1 stop34h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 29/4

08:45-06:00

1 stop27h 15m

$5,085
Cheapest one-way

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Tue 7/4

09:55-11:14

3 stops43h 19m

$2,045

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Wed 8/4

07:00-08:45

3 stops43h 45m

$2,518
Fastest single journey

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 10/4

19:00-23:53

1 stop22h 53m

$4,049

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Mon 13/4

13:50-07:15

1 stop35h 25m

$5,360

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 9/4

19:50-12:21

1 stop34h 31m

$11,133

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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 28 March 2026.
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
9,499 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

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
9,499 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,499 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

FRA - SFO

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

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.

  • How long is the flight from Auckland to Costa Rica?

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Auckland to Costa Rica in about 62h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Auckland and Costa Rica are separated by a distance of 11640 km.

  • 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$3,135Average$4,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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