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$2,490+ Cheap flights to Costa Rica

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
29 Mar — 5 Apr1
1 adult

Flights to Costa Rica in 2025

Find the latest flights to Costa Rica in 2025, 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 24 March 2025.

Return from

$2,490

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$3,024
1/8-16/8
  • 1/8-16/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 82h 30m total
  • Auckland to San José
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 24 March 2025.

Fri 1/806:10AKL - SJO
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 16/800:50SJO - AKL
2 stops47h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$2,490
Fri 1/816:25AKL - SJO
2 stops38h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 17/814:00SJO - AKL
2 stops30h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 23/3$2,778
Fri 1/819:40AKL - SJO
1 stop32h 31mUnited Airlines
Sun 17/805:30SJO - AKL
1 stop30h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/3$3,559

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/8

06:10-23:30

2 stops35h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 16/8

00:50-18:00

2 stops47h 10m

$2,490

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/8

16:25-13:20

2 stops38h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/8

14:00-14:05

2 stops30h 05m

$2,778

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/8

19:40-10:11

1 stop32h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/8

05:30-05:30

1 stop30h 00m

$3,559

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Deals found on 23/3

Best time to book a flight to Costa Rica

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Costa Rica

How long is the flight to Costa Rica?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Costa Rica takes 32 hours 35 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 most popular airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

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

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $1,832

Air Canada

Air Canada

From $1,316

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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Costa Rica?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Costa Rica in the last few years. This data was updated on 24 March 2025.
The most popular places in Costa Rica to fly to are San José and Liberia.

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 24 March 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
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Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
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Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

FAQs about flying to Costa Rica

  • 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 (32 hours 35 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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