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. Find deals

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). Find deals

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Zealand to Costa Rica?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from New Zealand. Users have commonly found prices around $4,070 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $2,190. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in September. Find deals

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

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$2,550+ Flights from New Zealand to Costa Rica

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Costa Rica

Round-trip from	$2,550
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$3,504

American Airlines
26/12-3/1
3 total stops
60h 35m total
New Zealand to Costa Rica

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($2,388 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($425 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 14 July 2025.

Fri 26/1215:50AKL - SJO

2 stops22h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sat 3/100:30SJO - AKL

1 stop37h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 13/7$2,550

Sun 9/1109:40CHC - SJO

2 stops23h 35mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/1115:00SJO - CHC

2 stops28h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/7$3,039

Fri 26/1214:00AKL - SJO

2 stops53h 05mAir Canada

Sat 10/109:05SJO - AKL

2 stops54h 55mAir Canada

Deal found 14/7$3,179

Tue 26/819:45AKL - SJO

2 stops33h 53mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/907:15SJO - AKL

2 stops29h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7$3,324

Sun 9/1106:10CHC - SJO

3 stops36h 55mAir Canada

Wed 12/1108:35SJO - CHC

3 stops43h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 11/7$3,624

Sun 21/1216:05AKL - SJO

3 stops26h 33mMultiple Airlines

Fri 9/106:18SJO - AKL

3 stops36h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/7$3,915

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Fri 26/1215:50AKL - SJO

2 stops22h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sat 3/100:30SJO - AKL

1 stop37h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 13/7$2,550

Fri 26/1214:00AKL - SJO

2 stops53h 05mAir Canada

Sat 10/109:05SJO - AKL

2 stops54h 55mAir Canada

Deal found 14/7$3,179

Tue 26/819:45AKL - SJO

2 stops33h 53mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/907:15SJO - AKL

2 stops29h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/7$3,324

Sun 21/1216:05AKL - SJO

3 stops26h 33mMultiple Airlines

Fri 9/106:18SJO - AKL

3 stops36h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/7$3,915

Sun 9/1109:40CHC - SJO

2 stops23h 35mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/1115:00SJO - CHC

2 stops28h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 13/7$3,039

Sun 9/1106:10CHC - SJO

3 stops36h 55mAir Canada

Wed 12/1108:35SJO - CHC

3 stops43h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 11/7$3,624

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AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 26/12

15:50-19:30

2 stops22h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/1

00:30-09:25

1 stop37h 55m

$2,550

ChristchurchSan José

CHC - SJO

CHCSJO

Christchurch

Sun 9/11

09:40-14:15

2 stops23h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/11

15:00-14:40

2 stops28h 40m

$3,039

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 26/12

14:00-00:05

2 stops53h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 10/1

09:05-11:00

2 stops54h 55m

$3,179

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Tue 26/8

19:45-11:38

2 stops33h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/9

07:15-07:10

2 stops29h 55m

$3,324

ChristchurchSan José

CHC - SJO

CHCSJO

Christchurch

Sun 9/11

06:10-00:05

3 stops36h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/11

08:35-23:05

3 stops43h 30m

$3,624

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Sun 21/12

16:05-23:38

3 stops26h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/1

06:18-13:40

3 stops36h 22m

$3,915

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Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, American Airlines, andAir Canada 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

8,856 reviews

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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

8,856 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,856 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,856 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

Air Canada

7.1

Good

9,717 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,856 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

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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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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Costa Rica

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

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