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$1,202+ Cheap flights to Costa Rica

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— SJO
25 Dec — 1 Jan1
1 adult

Flights to Costa Rica in 2024

Find the latest flights to Costa Rica in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 20 December 2024.

Return from

$2,576

One-way from

$1,202

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$4,372
4/4-25/4
  • 4/4-25/4
  • 6 total stops
  • 63h 06m total
  • Auckland to San José
11/2
  • 11/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 42m total
  • Auckland to Costa Rica
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in December 2024

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Best flights to Costa Rica
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Costa Rica that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 20 December 2024.

Fri 4/414:05AKL - SJO
3 stops36h 07mMultiple Airlines
Fri 25/414:41SJO - AKL
3 stops26h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12$2,576
Fri 4/419:40AKL - SJO
1 stop33h 31mUnited Airlines
Fri 25/411:13SJO - AKL
2 stops49h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/12$4,262
Mon 6/107:30AKL - SJO
2 stops32h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/214:47SJO - AKL
1 stop23h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/12$6,322

Find flights to Costa Rica within your budget

Locate flights to Costa Rica that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 20 December 2024.

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 4/4

14:05-07:12

3 stops36h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 25/4

14:41-11:40

3 stops26h 59m

$2,576

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 4/4

19:40-10:11

1 stop33h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 25/4

11:13-07:10

2 stops49h 57m

$4,262

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Mon 6/1

07:30-21:00

2 stops32h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/2

14:47-09:25

1 stop23h 38m

$6,322

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/2

13:15-23:57

2 stops29h 42m

$1,202

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 31/1

14:00-21:25

2 stops50h 25m

$1,459

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 31/1

13:20-14:14

1 stop19h 54m

$1,557

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 19/12

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Travel insights for flights to Costa Rica

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Costa Rica including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to Costa Rica?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Costa Rica takes 24 hours 10 minutes. Flights to Costa Rica from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Costa Rica are Air Canada and United Airlines.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. 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 Costa Rica. Reviews last updated 20 December 2024.
7.4
Good
9,041 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I was traveling with my father, who had wheelchair service, he was brought to the gate to wait for boarding. When Pre-boarding began, the agent started with individuals with disabilities or who needed assistance, it wasn't even 2-3 seconds, the next pre-boarding status was announced - active duty personnel - what made it worse, was that nobody came to either push the wheelchair or assist my father. so I had to help my father up and through the line, where there was already a line. So I wasn't sure what was the purpose of the pre-boarding, if there wasn't any order to it. Thankfully, it was the first time we've experienced this, hopefully, it's the last.

7.4
Good
9,041 reviews
7.4
Good
9,041 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I was traveling with my father, who had wheelchair service, he was brought to the gate to wait for boarding. When Pre-boarding began, the agent started with individuals with disabilities or who needed assistance, it wasn't even 2-3 seconds, the next pre-boarding status was announced - active duty personnel - what made it worse, was that nobody came to either push the wheelchair or assist my father. so I had to help my father up and through the line, where there was already a line. So I wasn't sure what was the purpose of the pre-boarding, if there wasn't any order to it. Thankfully, it was the first time we've experienced this, hopefully, it's the last.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
7.4
Good
9,041 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I was traveling with my father, who had wheelchair service, he was brought to the gate to wait for boarding. When Pre-boarding began, the agent started with individuals with disabilities or who needed assistance, it wasn't even 2-3 seconds, the next pre-boarding status was announced - active duty personnel - what made it worse, was that nobody came to either push the wheelchair or assist my father. so I had to help my father up and through the line, where there was already a line. So I wasn't sure what was the purpose of the pre-boarding, if there wasn't any order to it. Thankfully, it was the first time we've experienced this, hopefully, it's the last.

7.0
Good
8,401 reviews
7.4
Good
9,041 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

I was traveling with my father, who had wheelchair service, he was brought to the gate to wait for boarding. When Pre-boarding began, the agent started with individuals with disabilities or who needed assistance, it wasn't even 2-3 seconds, the next pre-boarding status was announced - active duty personnel - what made it worse, was that nobody came to either push the wheelchair or assist my father. so I had to help my father up and through the line, where there was already a line. So I wasn't sure what was the purpose of the pre-boarding, if there wasn't any order to it. Thankfully, it was the first time we've experienced this, hopefully, it's the last.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Costa Rica if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Costa Rica on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Costa Rica?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air Canada is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Costa Rica.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Costa Rica depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Costa Rica, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (24 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

    Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (0.0 km away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl).

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