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Cheap flights from New Zealand to San José from $1,205

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SJO
31 May — 7 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 May 2026.

Mon 2/1108:20
AKL
-
SJO
2 stops34h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/1101:45
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops45h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$2,896
Sun 14/606:45
AKL
-
SJO
2 stops35h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 20/601:06
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops42h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,897
Thu 28/513:25
AKL
-
SJO
2 stops28h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/600:53
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops43h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4$2,916
Sun 8/1109:40
CHC
-
SJO
2 stops32h 19m
American Airlines
Thu 12/1106:22
SJO
-
CHC
2 stops46h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 29/4$3,301
Mon 19/1006:00
CHC
-
SJO
2 stops50h 58m
American Airlines
Fri 23/1012:57
SJO
-
CHC
2 stops31h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 25/4$3,571
Mon 19/1006:30
CHC
-
SJO
3 stops34h 30m
Air Canada
Fri 23/1007:10
SJO
-
CHC
3 stops44h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 28/4$4,775

Find flight deals from New Zealand to San José

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to San José flight deals. Data was last updated 1 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,897

One-way from

$1,205

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,958
14/6-20/6
  • 14/6-20/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 77h 15m total
  • New Zealand to San José
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12/5
  • 12/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 56m total
  • New Zealand to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($760 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($305 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 28/5

13:25-23:33

2 stops28h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/6

00:53-14:05

2 stops43h 12m

$2,916

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Sun 14/6

20:15-08:21

2 stops30h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 20/6

01:06-05:00

1 stop33h 54m

$3,238

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Sun 18/10

17:25-13:00

2 stops38h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 22/10

13:05-05:55

2 stops45h 50m

$3,584

ChristchurchSan José

CHC - SJO

CHCSJO

Christchurch

Mon 19/10

16:35-13:58

2 stops64h 23m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 23/10

12:57-23:55

2 stops39h 58m

$3,758
Fastest return journey

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Mon 19/10

19:50-12:21

1 stop35h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 22/10

13:25-05:30

1 stop21h 05m

$4,334

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Sun 18/10

20:15-19:37

2 stops42h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 22/10

07:55-05:30

1 stop26h 35m

$4,363

ChristchurchSan José

CHC - SJO

CHCSJO

Christchurch

Mon 19/10

06:30-22:00

3 stops34h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 23/10

07:10-23:05

3 stops44h 55m

$4,775
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/5

14:00-21:56

3 stops49h 56m

$1,205

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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 1 May 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Zealand to San José, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,675 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,675 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,675 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

BOS - EWR

Seems like every United flight has a delay and it’s always someone else’s fault. Step up and take some accountability

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For a flight from New Zealand to San José, you will be flying into Juan Santamaria Intl. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is just 14.1 km from the centre of the city.

  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to San José?

    Departing from New Zealand to San José will take you 34h 30m. There are 11829 km between New Zealand and San José. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to San José that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to San José?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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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Top airline flying from New Zealand to San José

Discover the top airline that operate flights from New Zealand to San José. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 1 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$3,078Average$4,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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