$978+ Cheap flights to San José

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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
15 Oct — 22 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Flights to San José, Costa Rica in 2025

Find the latest flights to San José in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 15 September 2025.

Return from

$1,668

One-way from

$1,842

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$3,030
29/10-4/11
  • 29/10-4/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 46m total
  • Auckland to San José
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 11/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 05m total
  • Auckland to San José
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($274 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($242 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in September 2025

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Cheapest flights to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available to San José. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 15 September 2025.

Wed 29/1014:50AKL - SJO
2 stops28h 01mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1101:55SJO - AKL
2 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,668
Sun 2/1115:10AKL - SJO
2 stops28h 28mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1101:55SJO - AKL
2 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,698
Sun 2/1116:55AKL - SJO
2 stops38h 17mBritish Airways
Fri 7/1106:22SJO - AKL
1 stop31h 48mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/9$1,787
Mon 13/1015:10AKL - SJO
3 stops35h 18mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1014:37SJO - AKL
3 stops28h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9$2,128
Wed 29/1015:50AKL - SJO
2 stops39h 15mBritish Airways
Wed 5/1106:00SJO - AKL
2 stops32h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/9$2,180
Mon 13/1015:50AKL - SJO
2 stops45h 26mIberia
Mon 20/1014:40SJO - AKL
2 stops48h 45mIberia
Deal found 13/9$2,195
Wed 3/1213:20AKL - SJO
2 stops42h 01mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/1214:56SJO - AKL
1 stop23h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/9$2,200

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Wed 29/10

14:50-23:51

2 stops28h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/11

01:55-13:40

2 stops40h 45m

$1,668

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Sun 2/11

16:55-12:12

2 stops38h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/11

06:22-09:10

1 stop31h 48m

$1,787

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Sun 2/11

20:10-00:38

1 stop23h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 6/11

01:55-06:05

1 stop33h 10m

$1,987

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Wed 29/10

15:50-12:05

2 stops39h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/11

14:59-09:10

1 stop23h 11m

$2,183

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Mon 13/10

15:50-18:16

2 stops45h 26m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 20/10

14:40-10:25

2 stops48h 45m

$2,195

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/3

13:20-13:25

2 stops67h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 13/3

06:00-10:25

2 stops57h 25m

$2,222

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/12

13:20-12:21

2 stops42h 01m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 10/12

12:56-09:10

2 stops49h 14m

$2,331

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 26/12

13:20-10:32

2 stops40h 12m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 3/1

00:34-10:05

2 stops38h 31m

$2,425

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/2

20:10-12:14

3 stops59h 04m

$978

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/2

15:00-23:00

2 stops27h 00m

$988

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What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San José?

The cheapest airline flying from Auckland to San José is United Airlines.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated 15 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines to Costa Rica to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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.

FAQs about flying to San José

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José?

    Booking a flight to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is your only option if you intend on flying to San José. It is only a 14.1 km journey from Juan Santamaria Intl to San José’s city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San José if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to San José on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San José?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to San José.

  • Where does the fastest flight to San José depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San José, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 49 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

    Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 km away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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