Cheap flights from New Zealand to Costa Rica from $1,475

AKL — SJO
7 Oct — 14 Oct1
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

Mon 14/1215:50 -
2 stops41h 59m
Wed 30/1206:07 -
2 stops56h 48m
Deal found 4/9$2,776
Thu 12/1107:30 -
2 stops34h 35m
Thu 26/1100:37 -
1 stop37h 33m
Deal found 7/9$2,822
Fri 18/1213:20 -
1 stop19h 35m
Tue 29/1215:08 -
1 stop23h 17m
Deal found 4/9$2,900
Wed 21/1016:20 -
3 stops38h 40m
Wed 28/1013:00 -
1 stop25h 10m
Deal found 6/9$2,902
Fri 18/1213:20 -
1 stop28h 46m
Thu 31/1200:33 -
1 stop37h 52m
Deal found 4/9$3,022
Mon 14/1215:50 -
2 stops41h 59m
Sun 3/106:07 -
2 stops32h 18m
Deal found 4/9$3,099
Wed 16/1216:55 -
2 stops63h 07m
Tue 29/1206:07 -
2 stops32h 18m
Deal found 4/9$3,175
Tue 15/1213:20 -
1 stop19h 26m
Wed 30/1215:08 -
2 stops47h 47m
Deal found 4/9$3,202
Fri 18/1213:20 -
1 stop28h 46m
Sun 3/114:02 -
2 stops24h 23m
Deal found 4/9$3,221

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Costa Rica

Round-trip from

$2,193

One-way from

$1,475

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$2,980
20/1-3/2
  • 20/1-3/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 12m total
  • New Zealand to Costa Rica
12/1-31/12
  • 12/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 37m total
  • New Zealand to Costa Rica
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 29% potential increase in price ($2,088 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($433 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026

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AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/1

13:20-13:57

1 stop19h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,475

AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Wed 20/1

06:00-19:55

2 stops32h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/2

06:20-09:25

2 stops32h 05m

$2,193

AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/11

07:30-23:05

2 stops34h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 26/11

00:37-09:10

1 stop37h 33m

$2,822

AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Mon 14/12

15:50-14:49

2 stops41h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/1

06:07-09:25

2 stops32h 18m

$3,099

ChristchurchSan José

CHC Christchurch - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CHCSJO

Christchurch

Sat 27/2

09:00-23:26

2 stops33h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/3

00:35-23:59

2 stops52h 24m

$3,287

AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Wed 21/10

17:25-12:00

2 stops37h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 28/10

13:00-09:10

1 stop25h 10m

$3,315

AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 17/12

13:20-13:55

1 stop19h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/1

11:35-09:55

2 stops27h 20m

$3,461

AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Wed 20/1

06:50-22:30

3 stops34h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/2

09:20-11:00

2 stops30h 40m

$3,508

AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Sat 3/10

14:50-07:15

1 stop35h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/10

08:45-08:10

1 stop28h 25m

$3,909

ChristchurchSan José

CHC Christchurch - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CHCSJO

Christchurch

Sat 27/2

06:10-06:25

2 stops43h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/3

09:40-10:35

1 stop29h 55m

$4,458

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Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with American 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.

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2023

GRR - DFW

My flights had no TV. It would have been nice.

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2023

GRR - DFW

My flights had no TV. It would have been nice.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 41h 59m. 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?

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

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Alternative routes for New Zealand to Costa Rica

Top airline flying from New Zealand to Costa Rica

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$1,863Average$2,899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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