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Cheap flights from New Zealand to San José from $1,215

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 22/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SJO
5 Sep — 12 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to San José

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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 6 August 2026.

Fri 30/1013:30 -
2 stops41h 30m
Sun 15/1106:20 -
2 stops32h 05m
Deal found 2/8$2,726
Wed 4/1119:00 -
1 stop23h 08m
Thu 19/1101:50 -
2 stops45h 05m
Deal found 5/8$2,758
Thu 24/1215:50 -
2 stops37h 42m
Thu 7/113:38 -
2 stops48h 47m
Deal found 4/8$2,778
Mon 28/1213:20 -
2 stops40h 12m
Wed 6/116:01 -
2 stops46h 54m
Deal found 3/8$2,787
Tue 15/1213:20 -
2 stops42h 01m
Fri 8/116:01 -
2 stops46h 24m
Deal found 4/8$2,903
Tue 29/1215:50 -
2 stops25h 55m
Thu 7/116:01 -
2 stops46h 54m
Deal found 1/8$2,906
Mon 21/1206:00 -
2 stops35h 45m
Wed 6/114:54 -
1 stop23h 31m
Deal found 2/8$2,916
Thu 5/1106:10 -
2 stops48h 15m
Mon 9/1109:40 -
2 stops42h 40m
Deal found 1/8$3,088
Thu 5/1106:10 -
3 stops35h 20m
Mon 9/1108:45 -
3 stops43h 35m
Deal found 1/8$4,027

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 6 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,726

One-way from

$1,215

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$5,256
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 30/10-15/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 73h 35m total
  • New Zealand to San José
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22/10
  • 22/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 11m total
  • New Zealand to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price ($1,937 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($370 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Cheapest return flight

AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Mon 21/12

06:00-22:45

2 stops35h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 6/1

14:54-09:25

1 stop23h 31m

$2,916

AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/11

15:50-11:25

2 stops38h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/11

08:45-09:10

2 stops29h 25m

$3,083

ChristchurchSan José

CHC Christchurch - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CHCSJO

Christchurch

Thu 5/11

06:10-11:25

2 stops48h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/11

09:40-23:20

2 stops42h 40m

$3,088
Fastest return journey

AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 25/12

06:00-22:45

2 stops35h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/1

15:16-09:25

1 stop23h 09m

$3,103

AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 17/9

13:50-12:21

2 stops40h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 24/9

08:45-00:35

2 stops45h 50m

$3,258

ChristchurchSan José

CHC Christchurch - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CHCSJO

Christchurch

Thu 5/11

06:10-22:30

3 stops35h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/11

08:45-23:20

3 stops43h 35m

$4,027
Cheapest one-way

AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 15/1

14:50-15:50

3 stops44h 00m

$1,271
Fastest single journey

AucklandSan José

AKL Auckland Intl - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/1

13:20-21:02

2 stops26h 42m

$1,477

ChristchurchSan José

CHC Christchurch - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CHCSJO

Christchurch

Sat 17/10

14:05-08:45

3 stops37h 40m

$1,596

ChristchurchSan José

CHC Christchurch - SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl

CHCSJO

Christchurch

Tue 20/10

06:20-23:59

3 stops36h 39m

$1,656

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  • 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 35h 20m. 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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