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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Costa Rica from $1,211

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 22/10. 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
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Costa Rica

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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 August 2026.

Fri 30/1013:30 -
2 stops41h 30m
Sun 15/1106:20 -
2 stops32h 05m
Deal found 2/8$2,724
Thu 24/1215:50 -
2 stops37h 42m
Thu 7/113:38 -
2 stops48h 47m
Deal found 4/8$2,777
Wed 23/1213:20 -
2 stops26h 40m
Fri 8/108:00 -
2 stops54h 25m
Deal found 1/8$2,781
Mon 28/1215:50 -
2 stops37h 42m
Sun 10/114:54 -
2 stops48h 01m
Deal found 3/8$2,786
Fri 16/1006:10 -
2 stops32h 20m
Fri 30/1007:00 -
2 stops41h 30m
Deal found 1/8$2,818
Thu 24/1207:30 -
2 stops34h 15m
Wed 20/108:00 -
2 stops30h 25m
Deal found 31/7$2,844
Tue 15/1213:20 -
2 stops42h 01m
Fri 8/116:01 -
2 stops46h 24m
Deal found 4/8$2,901
Tue 29/1215:50 -
2 stops37h 42m
Mon 4/100:34 -
2 stops38h 21m
Deal found 1/8$2,905
Thu 5/1106:10 -
2 stops33h 29m
Mon 9/1109:40 -
2 stops42h 40m
Deal found 30/7$3,075
Thu 5/1106:10 -
3 stops35h 20m
Mon 9/1108:45 -
3 stops43h 35m
Deal found 30/7$3,981

Find 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 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,724

One-way from

$1,211

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$5,253
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 30/10-15/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 73h 35m total
  • New Zealand to Costa Rica
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22/10
  • 22/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 11m total
  • New Zealand to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($1,937 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($371 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Departure

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Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 24/12

07:30-22:45

2 stops34h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 20/1

14:54-09:25

1 stop23h 31m

$2,844

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Mon 21/12

06:00-22:45

2 stops35h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/1

14:54-09:25

1 stop23h 31m

$2,915
Fastest return journey

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 10/12

13:20-14:06

1 stop19h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 10/1

14:54-09:25

1 stop23h 31m

$3,048

ChristchurchSan José

CHC - SJO

CHCSJO

Christchurch

Thu 5/11

06:10-20:39

2 stops33h 29m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/11

09:40-23:20

2 stops42h 40m

$3,075

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/11

15:50-11:25

2 stops38h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/11

08:45-09:10

2 stops29h 25m

$3,082

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 17/9

13:50-07:15

1 stop35h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 24/9

08:45-00:35

2 stops45h 50m

$3,094

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 18/12

13:20-14:29

1 stop20h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/1

14:54-09:25

1 stop23h 31m

$3,684

ChristchurchSan José

CHC - SJO

CHCSJO

Christchurch

Thu 5/11

06:10-22:30

3 stops35h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/11

08:45-23:20

3 stops43h 35m

$3,981
Cheapest one-way

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 15/1

14:50-15:50

3 stops44h 00m

$1,270
Fastest single journey

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/1

13:20-21:02

2 stops26h 42m

$1,463

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  • 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 33h 29m. Fly via United Airlines or Air Canada to get the fastest option. The distance between New Zealand and Costa Rica is about 11829 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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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