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Cheap flights from New Zealand to San José from $1,241

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 22/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SJO
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
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 22 March 2026.

Fri 17/407:00
AKL
-
SJO
2 stops34h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/400:55
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops52h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$2,886
Thu 14/513:50
AKL
-
SJO
2 stops47h 47m
United Airlines
Sun 17/506:00
SJO
-
AKL
1 stop30h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 20/3$3,231
Thu 29/1006:10
CHC
-
SJO
3 stops36h 10m
Air Canada
Sat 31/1007:35
SJO
-
CHC
3 stops44h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 17/3$3,267
Thu 29/1006:00
CHC
-
SJO
2 stops44h 32m
United Airlines
Sat 31/1008:40
SJO
-
CHC
2 stops53h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/3$3,301
Fri 11/1214:00
AKL
-
SJO
2 stops28h 15m
Air Canada
Sat 19/1208:50
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops55h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/3$3,370
Fri 11/1219:35
AKL
-
SJO
1 stop23h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 18/1201:45
SJO
-
AKL
1 stop33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$3,435
Fri 11/1213:20
AKL
-
SJO
1 stop19h 46m
American Airlines
Fri 18/1200:34
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops40h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 20/3$3,540
Thu 2/720:15
AKL
-
SJO
1 stop21h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 18/701:03
SJO
-
AKL
1 stop34h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3$3,552
Thu 29/1006:05
CHC
-
SJO
2 stops50h 53m
American Airlines
Sat 31/1012:57
SJO
-
CHC
2 stops39h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 20/3$3,577
Fri 8/516:25
AKL
-
SJO
2 stops36h 42m
American Airlines
Tue 12/514:31
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops44h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 18/3$3,586

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 22 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,653

One-way from

$1,241

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$3,533
11/5-21/5
  • 11/5-21/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 63h 22m total
  • New Zealand to San José
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22/5
  • 22/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 15m total
  • New Zealand to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($1,295 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($268 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 17/4

07:00-23:15

3 stops34h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 24/4

15:10-12:45

3 stops27h 35m

$2,955

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 14/5

13:50-19:37

2 stops47h 47m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/5

06:00-06:00

1 stop30h 00m

$3,231
Fastest return journey

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/7

20:15-23:43

1 stop21h 28m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 18/7

01:03-06:00

1 stop34h 57m

$3,552

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 8/5

07:00-07:15

2 stops42h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/5

08:45-07:10

1 stop28h 25m

$3,685

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 8/5

20:05-22:00

3 stops43h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/5

08:00-15:05

3 stops37h 05m

$4,302

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/7

13:50-07:15

1 stop35h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 19/7

08:45-15:05

2 stops36h 20m

$4,337
Cheapest one-way

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 22/5

14:00-23:15

3 stops51h 15m

$1,241

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 23/7

13:25-23:43

2 stops28h 18m

$1,340

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Sun 17/5

08:20-23:33

2 stops33h 13m

$1,371
Fastest single journey

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 22/5

20:15-05:30

1 stop27h 15m

$1,745

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/3

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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 22 March 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
9,455 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

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
9,455 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,455 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

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 47h 47m. There are 11640 km between New Zealand and San José.

  • 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$3,095Average$4,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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