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Cheap flights from New Zealand to San José from $1,469

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 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SJO
24 Jul — 31 Jul1
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 24 June 2026.

Tue 21/714:00
AKL
-
SJO
2 stops27h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/701:06
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops41h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/6$2,738
Sat 20/606:10
AKL
-
SJO
2 stops35h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 26/601:06
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops43h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6$2,998
Thu 2/706:10
AKL
-
SJO
2 stops35h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/701:06
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops65h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/6$3,137
Sun 28/618:20
AKL
-
SJO
2 stops47h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/701:06
SJO
-
AKL
2 stops43h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/6$3,296
Sat 7/1106:05
CHC
-
SJO
2 stops51h 05m
American Airlines
Wed 11/1114:39
SJO
-
CHC
2 stops27h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/6$3,319
Sat 7/1106:10
CHC
-
SJO
3 stops35h 20m
Air Canada
Wed 11/1108:45
SJO
-
CHC
3 stops43h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 23/6$5,449

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 24 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,738

One-way from

$1,469

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$1,929
21/7-27/7
  • 21/7-27/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 25m total
  • New Zealand to San José
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2/7
  • 2/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 36m total
  • New Zealand to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($430 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($349 potential savings vs. average return price).
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AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Tue 21/7

14:00-23:46

2 stops27h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 27/7

01:06-12:45

2 stops41h 39m

$2,738

ChristchurchSan José

CHC - SJO

CHCSJO

Christchurch

Sat 7/11

06:05-14:10

2 stops51h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/11

14:39-13:05

2 stops27h 26m

$3,319

ChristchurchSan José

CHC - SJO

CHCSJO

Christchurch

Sat 7/11

06:10-22:30

3 stops35h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/11

08:45-23:05

3 stops43h 20m

$5,449
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/7

06:10-23:46

2 stops35h 36m

$1,469

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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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