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Cheap flights from Auckland to Costa Rica from $835

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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SJO
12 Mar — 19 Mar1
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 10 February 2026.

Fri 13/213:20
AKL
-
SJO
2 stops49h 52m
American Airlines
Tue 17/215:59
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops46h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/2$1,880
Fri 20/215:50
AKL
-
SJO
3 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/306:00
SJO
-
AKL
3 stops37h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2$2,261
Thu 26/213:20
AKL
-
SJO
2 stops42h 26m
American Airlines
Mon 2/307:00
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops55h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/2$2,352
Thu 4/608:20
AKL
-
SJO
2 stops32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/614:07
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops30h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2$2,451
Fri 25/915:45
AKL
-
SJO
3 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/1005:45
SJO
-
AKL
3 stops39h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2$2,480

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 10 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,261

One-way from

$835

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,181
20/2-12/3
  • 20/2-12/3
  • 6 total stops
  • 64h 30m total
  • Auckland to Costa Rica
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10/3
  • 10/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 05m total
  • Auckland to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($433 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($252 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Auckland to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 10 February 2026.
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

Fri 20/2

15:50-23:40

3 stops26h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/3

06:00-14:40

3 stops37h 40m

$2,261

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/6

08:20-22:35

2 stops32h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 18/6

14:07-14:10

2 stops30h 03m

$2,451

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 26/2

13:20-14:53

1 stop20h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/3

11:24-09:55

2 stops27h 31m

$2,982

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 20/2

13:20-22:43

1 stop28h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/3

23:35-08:10

1 stop37h 35m

$3,088

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/3

16:35-10:40

3 stops37h 05m

$835

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/3

16:35-07:17

3 stops33h 42m

$837

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/3

16:35-11:22

3 stops37h 47m

$859

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/3

16:35-08:40

3 stops59h 05m

$1,041

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Sat 21/3

14:50-11:14

3 stops39h 24m

$1,049

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 13/3

13:15-00:08

2 stops29h 53m

$1,052

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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 10 February 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
9,262 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

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
9,262 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,262 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

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.

  • 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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Auckland to Costa Rica. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 10 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$2,993Average$3,926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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