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$1,277+ 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 20/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
12 Aug — 19 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to San José in 2026

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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 13 July 2026.

Wed 23/1215:50
AKL
-
SJO
2 stops39h 43m
American Airlines
Tue 5/106:20
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops32h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/7$2,786
Fri 28/806:10
AKL
-
SJO
2 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/913:03
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops31h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$2,862
Sun 20/1213:20
AKL
-
SJO
1 stop20h 09m
American Airlines
Wed 6/106:38
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops32h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/7$2,909
Tue 22/1215:50
AKL
-
SJO
2 stops24h 10m
American Airlines
Mon 4/100:34
SJO
-
AKL
1 stop37h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/7$2,932
Tue 22/1208:15
AKL
-
SJO
2 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/111:32
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops27h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7$2,963
Tue 25/819:50
AKL
-
SJO
2 stops29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/908:45
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7$3,001
Wed 23/1213:20
AKL
-
SJO
1 stop20h 09m
American Airlines
Fri 1/100:34
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops38h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/7$3,032
Mon 28/1207:30
AKL
-
SJO
2 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/114:54
SJO
-
AKL
1 stop23h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7$3,048
Thu 24/1213:20
AKL
-
SJO
2 stops26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/114:54
SJO
-
AKL
1 stop23h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7$3,072
Sun 20/916:25
AKL
-
SJO
2 stops37h 34m
American Airlines
Sun 27/913:00
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops31h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 11/7$3,102

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Find the latest flights to San José in 2026, 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 13 July 2026.

Return from

$2,786

One-way from

$1,277

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$4,436
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 23/12-10/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 59m total
  • Auckland to San José
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20/11
  • 20/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 00m total
  • Auckland to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($1,132 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($219 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

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AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 28/8

06:10-18:50

2 stops30h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/9

13:03-14:05

2 stops31h 02m

$2,862

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 24/12

13:20-21:00

2 stops26h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/1

14:54-09:25

1 stop23h 31m

$3,072
Fastest return journey

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Tue 22/12

13:20-14:29

1 stop20h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/1

15:16-09:25

1 stop23h 09m

$3,091

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Sat 19/12

13:20-14:29

1 stop20h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/1

15:16-09:25

1 stop23h 09m

$3,459

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Sun 20/9

06:10-23:59

3 stops35h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 27/9

16:00-17:55

2 stops30h 55m

$3,733

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Sat 19/12

13:20-14:29

1 stop44h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/1

15:16-09:25

1 stop23h 09m

$3,825
Cheapest one-way

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 20/11

14:50-15:50

3 stops44h 00m

$1,277

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/8

08:20-23:46

2 stops33h 26m

$1,383

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 13/8

14:00-01:20

3 stops53h 20m

$1,398

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/8

16:00-01:20

3 stops51h 20m

$1,570

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Everything you need to know about your flight to San José

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, 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).

How long is the flight to San José?

On average, a flight from Auckland to San José takes 24 hours 10 minutes. Flights to San José from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

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.

  • 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 (24 hours 10 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 Maria is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 km away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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