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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Costa Rica from $939

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SJO
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 5 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,778

One-way from

$939

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$3,639
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 10/3-13/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 70h 35m total
  • New Zealand to Costa Rica
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3/3
  • 3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 00m total
  • New Zealand to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($406 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($280 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 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 5 November 2025.

Mon 1/1213:20AKL - SJO
1 stop28h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/1215:38SJO - AKL
2 stops42h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,937
Mon 22/1213:20AKL - SJO
1 stop28h 25mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/113:43SJO - AKL
2 stops44h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/11$2,135
Sun 21/1213:20AKL - SJO
1 stop20h 09mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/116:01SJO - AKL
2 stops41h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/11$2,167
Fri 26/1213:20AKL - SJO
2 stops40h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/100:34SJO - AKL
2 stops38h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/11$2,864
Mon 1/1219:35AKL - SJO
1 stop22h 53mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1201:30SJO - AKL
1 stop32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$2,867

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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

Fly to

Costa Rica

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Mon 22/12

13:20-22:45

1 stop28h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/1

13:43-04:55

2 stops44h 12m

$2,135

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Sun 21/12

13:20-14:29

1 stop20h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/1

16:01-04:55

2 stops41h 54m

$2,167

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/12

13:20-22:13

2 stops51h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/12

15:38-09:10

2 stops46h 32m

$2,170

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/3

13:20-21:55

1 stop27h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 13/3

14:55-04:55

2 stops43h 00m

$2,193

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 26/12

13:20-12:33

2 stops42h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/1

00:34-09:10

1 stop37h 36m

$2,439

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/3

14:50-23:00

2 stops27h 10m

$939

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/3

08:00-23:00

2 stops34h 00m

$939

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/3

14:50-22:00

2 stops26h 10m

$939

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/3

14:50-22:00

2 stops26h 10m

$941

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/3

14:50-23:00

2 stops27h 10m

$976

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Deals found on 3/11

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

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Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from New Zealand to Costa Rica by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

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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
9,002 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

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
9,002 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,002 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

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 28h 25m. 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$3,194Average$4,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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