What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Costa Rica one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $950 on Air Canada. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $1,703 and Delta from $5,745 one-way. Find deals

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Zealand to Costa Rica?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from New Zealand. Users have commonly found prices around $3,890 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $2,294. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July. Find deals

Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Costa Rica?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Costa Rica?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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.

$2,764+ Flights from New Zealand to Costa Rica

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Costa Rica

Round-trip from	$1,815
One-way from	$950
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,808

British Airways
6/3-10/3
4 total stops
68h 55m total
New Zealand to Costa Rica

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Air Canada
12/3
2 total stops
44h 30m total
New Zealand to Costa Rica

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($1,053 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($172 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 February 2025.

Thu 6/315:50AKL - SJO

2 stops41h 35mBritish Airways

Mon 10/312:05SJO - AKL

2 stops27h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/2$1,815

Thu 6/313:20AKL - SJO

1 stop28h 39mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/313:57SJO - AKL

1 stop23h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 17/2$1,830

Fri 1/806:45AKL - SJO

2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 17/814:00SJO - AKL

2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/2$1,876

Fri 1/819:45AKL - SJO

2 stops33h 53mUnited Airlines

Sun 17/805:30SJO - AKL

1 stop30h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/2$3,437

Fri 1/819:55AKL - SJO

3 stops44h 40mAir Canada

Sun 17/808:00SJO - AKL

3 stops38h 50mAir Canada

Deal found 17/2$5,768

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Thu 6/315:50AKL - SJO

2 stops41h 35mBritish Airways

Mon 10/312:05SJO - AKL

2 stops27h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/2$1,815

Thu 6/313:20AKL - SJO

1 stop28h 39mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/313:57SJO - AKL

1 stop23h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 17/2$1,830

Fri 1/806:45AKL - SJO

2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 17/814:00SJO - AKL

2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/2$1,876

Fri 1/819:45AKL - SJO

2 stops33h 53mUnited Airlines

Sun 17/805:30SJO - AKL

1 stop30h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/2$3,437

Fri 1/819:55AKL - SJO

3 stops44h 40mAir Canada

Sun 17/808:00SJO - AKL

3 stops38h 50mAir Canada

Deal found 17/2$5,768

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Fri 28/200:55AKL - SJO

3 stops42h 04mMultiple Airlines

Sat 22/301:22SJO - AKL

2 stops51h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/2$5,554

Thu 6/315:50AKL - SJO

2 stops41h 35mBritish Airways

Mon 10/312:05SJO - AKL

2 stops27h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 17/2$1,815

Thu 6/313:20AKL - SJO

1 stop28h 39mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/313:57SJO - AKL

1 stop23h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 17/2$1,830

Thu 6/314:05AKL - SJO

2 stops28h 54mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/301:00SJO - AKL

2 stops40h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/2$2,158

One-way flights from New Zealand to Costa Rica
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Wed 12/319:55AKL - SJO

2 stops44h 30mAir Canada

Deal found 17/2$950

Mon 10/316:55AKL - SJO

2 stops39h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/2$1,145

Thu 13/314:50AKL - SJO

2 stops23h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/2$1,703

Tue 11/313:50AKL - SJO

1 stop34h 57mDelta

Deal found 17/2$5,745

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Fly from

Fly to

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/3

15:50-14:25

2 stops41h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/3

12:05-10:25

2 stops27h 20m

$1,815

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/3

13:20-22:59

1 stop28h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/3

13:57-08:10

1 stop23h 13m

$1,830

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/8

06:45-22:00

2 stops33h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/8

14:00-14:00

2 stops30h 00m

$1,876

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/8

19:45-11:38

2 stops33h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/8

05:30-05:30

1 stop30h 00m

$3,437

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

$5,768

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/3

19:55-21:25

2 stops44h 30m

$950

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/3

16:55-12:56

2 stops39h 01m

$1,145

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 13/3

14:50-19:39

2 stops23h 49m

$1,703

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/3

13:50-05:47

1 stop34h 57m

$5,745

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 17/2

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Travel insights for flights from New Zealand to Costa Rica

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

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Rainfall in Costa Rica 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

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

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,257 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kade,Sept 2023

LHR - SLC

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,257 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,257 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kade,Sept 2023

LHR - SLC

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,779 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,257 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kade,Sept 2023

LHR - SLC

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,257 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kade,Sept 2023

LHR - SLC

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

Air Canada

7.0

Good

8,734 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,257 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kade,Sept 2023

LHR - SLC

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

British Airways

6.6

Okay

6,765 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

8,257 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kade,Sept 2023

LHR - SLC

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Costa Rica one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $950 on Air Canada. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $1,703 and Delta from $5,745 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Costa Rica?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Costa Rica.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Costa Rica?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to Costa Rica

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air Canada	Cheapest$2,294	Average$2,852	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$3,640	Average$4,672	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Costa Rica from $950

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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Costa Rica

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Costa Rica from New Zealand with our price prediction graph.

Travel insights for flights from New Zealand to Costa Rica

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

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Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand 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 18 February 2025.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

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

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

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