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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Costa Rica from $1,152

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 6/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SJO
4 Sep — 11 Sep1
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 30 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,117

One-way from

$1,152

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$5,253
26/9-25/10
  • 26/9-25/10
  • 6 total stops
  • 63h 21m total
  • New Zealand to Costa Rica
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6/10
  • 6/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 05m total
  • New Zealand to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($224 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($243 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 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 30 August 2025.

Fri 26/914:10AKL - SJO
3 stops35h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/1014:37SJO - AKL
3 stops28h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$2,117
Fri 31/1015:10AKL - SJO
2 stops27h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1101:58SJO - AKL
2 stops40h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8$2,318
Fri 31/1016:55AKL - SJO
2 stops39h 43mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/1114:59SJO - AKL
1 stop23h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/8$2,447
Fri 26/916:25AKL - SJO
2 stops38h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sat 25/1006:44SJO - AKL
1 stop30h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/8$2,467
Mon 22/1215:50AKL - SJO
2 stops37h 42mBritish Airways
Fri 9/114:47SJO - AKL
2 stops48h 18mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/8$2,518
Sat 11/1019:40AKL - SJO
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/1006:10SJO - AKL
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/8$2,528
Mon 22/1215:50AKL - SJO
2 stops24h 10mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/106:29SJO - AKL
1 stop31h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/8$2,535
Sun 21/1215:50AKL - SJO
2 stops41h 39mBritish Airways
Fri 9/115:50SJO - AKL
2 stops47h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 27/8$2,547

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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

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 26/9

14:10-07:28

3 stops35h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 25/10

14:37-13:40

3 stops28h 03m

$2,117

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 31/10

15:10-23:51

2 stops27h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/11

01:58-13:40

2 stops40h 42m

$2,318

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 31/10

16:55-13:38

2 stops39h 43m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/11

14:59-09:10

1 stop23h 11m

$2,447

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 26/9

16:25-12:45

2 stops38h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 25/10

06:44-08:10

1 stop30h 26m

$2,467

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Mon 22/12

15:50-10:32

2 stops37h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/1

14:47-10:05

2 stops48h 18m

$2,518

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Sat 11/10

19:40-23:15

2 stops22h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 18/10

06:10-06:00

2 stops28h 50m

$2,528

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 26/12

15:50-21:00

2 stops24h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/1

00:34-09:10

1 stop37h 36m

$2,535

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Mon 6/10

15:10-11:15

3 stops39h 05m

$1,152

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Sat 4/10

15:10-11:15

3 stops39h 05m

$1,162

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Wed 8/10

20:15-23:15

2 stops22h 00m

$1,174

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 27/8

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

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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.

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 30 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from New Zealand to Costa Rica. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,941 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,941 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,941 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to Costa Rica?

    There are many flights that can get you from New Zealand to Costa Rica in 39h 43m. Fly via American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between New Zealand and Costa Rica is about 11640 km.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to Costa Rica

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$3,064Average$4,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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