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Cheap flights from Auckland to Costa Rica from $2,423

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SJO
8 Mar — 15 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Auckland to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated 3 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,503

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$3,096
1/8-16/8
  • 1/8-16/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 84h 10m total
  • Auckland to Costa Rica
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($166 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 March 2025.

Mon 1/1206:00AKL - SJO
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1202:26SJO - AKL
2 stops50h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$2,423
Fri 1/819:45AKL - SJO
2 stops34h 41mUnited Airlines
Sun 17/805:30SJO - AKL
1 stop30h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/3$3,998
Fri 1/819:55AKL - SJO
3 stops44h 40mAir Canada
Sun 17/808:00SJO - AKL
3 stops38h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 2/3$5,839

Find flights from Auckland to Costa Rica within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Auckland to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 3 March 2025.

Fly from

Auckland

Fly to

Costa Rica

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

00:50-19:30

2 stops48h 40m

$2,503

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/8

19:40-12:26

1 stop34h 46m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/8

05:30-06:00

2 stops30h 30m

$3,998

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/8

19:55-22:35

3 stops44h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/8

08:00-16:50

3 stops38h 50m

$5,839

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Deals found on 3/3

Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Costa Rica

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Travel insights for flights from Auckland to Costa Rica

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 March 2025.

When flying from Auckland to Costa Rica, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 inches 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 3 March 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,689 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

May,Apr 2024

EDI - IAD

The staff were pleasant. The food was awful. The earpods were so poor quality I could not enjoy any of the films on offer.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,689 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,689 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

May,Apr 2024

EDI - IAD

The staff were pleasant. The food was awful. The earpods were so poor quality I could not enjoy any of the films on offer.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,829 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,689 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

May,Apr 2024

EDI - IAD

The staff were pleasant. The food was awful. The earpods were so poor quality I could not enjoy any of the films on offer.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to Costa Rica. 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 from for flights from Auckland to Costa Rica?

    Auckland Intl (AKL), located 17.9 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Auckland to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Costa Rica 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 2 airlines flying from Auckland to Costa Rica

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$2,350Average$2,922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$3,272Average$4,786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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