How long is the flight from Auckland to San José?

Departing from Auckland to San José will take you 42h 11m. The distance between Auckland and San José is about 11640 km.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Auckland to San José round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Auckland to San José round-trip from $1,885. You may be able to fly from Auckland to San José for 37% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José 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 San José when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to SJO?

When flying from Auckland to San José, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to San José that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Auckland to San José?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to San José.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to San José?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to San José 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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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 September 2026.

Tue 22/1213:20 -

2 stops42h 11m

Wed 6/115:44 -

2 stops46h 41m

Deal found 8/9$2,935

Mon 30/1113:20 -

1 stop19h 26m

Thu 31/1206:07 -

2 stops32h 18m

Deal found 9/9$3,015

Sat 24/1019:50 -

2 stops59h 25m

Sat 31/1007:10 -

1 stop27h 40m

Deal found 8/9$3,315

Sat 19/1213:20 -

1 stop19h 35m

Sat 2/106:07 -

2 stops32h 18m

Deal found 12/9$3,475

Sat 24/1020:05 -

3 stops45h 25m

Sat 31/1007:45 -

3 stops40h 30m

Deal found 8/9$3,613

Sat 24/1008:20 -

2 stops48h 40m

Sat 31/1015:01 -

2 stops47h 09m

Deal found 8/9$3,697

Tue 22/1207:30 -

3 stops32h 32m

Wed 6/106:20 -

2 stops32h 05m

Deal found 8/9$4,112

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Round-trip from	$2,935
One-way from	$1,159
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$3,015

American Airlines
22/12-6/1
4 total stops
88h 52m total
Auckland to San José

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11/11-31/12
3 total stops
53h 35m total
Auckland to San José

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 29% potential increase in price ($2,137 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($445 potential savings vs. average return price).

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AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/11

14:50-01:25

3 stops53h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,159

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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

$1,489

AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Tue 22/12

13:20-12:31

2 stops42h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/1

15:44-09:25

2 stops46h 41m

$2,935

AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Mon 30/11

07:30-20:57

3 stops32h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 31/12

06:07-09:25

2 stops32h 18m

$3,066

AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Sat 19/12

13:20-13:55

1 stop19h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/1

06:07-09:25

2 stops32h 18m

$3,475

AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Sat 24/10

08:20-14:00

2 stops48h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 31/10

15:01-09:10

2 stops47h 09m

$3,697

AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Tue 22/12

07:30-21:02

3 stops32h 32m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/1

06:20-09:25

2 stops32h 05m

$4,112

AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Sat 24/10

16:05-19:30

3 stops46h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 31/10

14:00-09:45

2 stops48h 45m

$4,232

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What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Auckland to San José?

Dallas (DFW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from Auckland to San José on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Auckland to San José?

Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,013.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Auckland to San José?

Flights via Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 10m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Auckland to San José?

Flights via Houston (IAH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 52m.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from Auckland to San José. 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.

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2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes

American Airlines

7.1

Good

12,050 reviews

American Airlines

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Good

12,050 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes

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How long is the flight from Auckland to San José?
Departing from Auckland to San José will take you 42h 11m. The distance between Auckland and San José is about 11640 km.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Auckland to San José round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Auckland to San José round-trip from $1,885. You may be able to fly from Auckland to San José for 37% less than the average price by searching for this airline.
Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to San José that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Auckland to San José?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to San José.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to San José?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to San José 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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What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Auckland to San José?

Dallas (DFW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from Auckland to San José on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Auckland to San José?

Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,013.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Auckland to San José?

Flights via Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 10m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Auckland to San José?

Flights via Houston (IAH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 52m.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from Auckland to San José. 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.

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