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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Costa Rica from $2,413

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SJO
17 Jun — 24 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated 12 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,413

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$4,707
13/9-20/9
  • 13/9-20/9
  • 6 total stops
  • 91h 46m total
  • New Zealand to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($1,411 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($419 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 June 2025.

Sat 13/917:00CHC - SJO
3 stops32h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/914:37SJO - CHC
3 stops59h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$2,413
Fri 1/813:25AKL - SJO
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 16/800:50SJO - AKL
2 stops53h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$2,471
Fri 1/816:25AKL - SJO
2 stops38h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 17/807:25SJO - AKL
2 stops36h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/6$2,596
Sat 13/906:00CHC - SJO
2 stops29h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sat 20/907:21SJO - CHC
2 stops38h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$3,548
Fri 1/809:00AKL - SJO
2 stops64h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 17/811:13SJO - AKL
1 stop24h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/6$3,601
Sat 14/619:10AKL - SJO
2 stops38h 25mLATAM Airlines
Mon 16/617:00SJO - AKL
2 stops42h 15mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 10/6$4,095

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

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New Zealand

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Costa Rica

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchSan José

CHC - SJO

CHCSJO

Christchurch

Sat 13/9

17:00-07:28

3 stops32h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 20/9

14:37-19:55

3 stops59h 18m

$2,413

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/8

13:25-23:30

2 stops28h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 16/8

00:50-23:55

2 stops53h 05m

$2,471

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/8

16:25-13:20

2 stops38h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/8

07:25-14:05

2 stops36h 40m

$2,596

ChristchurchSan José

CHC - SJO

CHCSJO

Christchurch

Sat 13/9

06:00-17:54

2 stops29h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 20/9

07:21-15:25

2 stops38h 04m

$3,548

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/8

09:00-07:15

2 stops64h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/8

11:13-05:30

1 stop24h 17m

$3,601

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 12/6

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand to Costa Rica as you normally would.

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 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.

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).

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 12 June 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.

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Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand 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 12 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$2,180Average$2,710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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