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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Costa Rica from $2,486

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.
AKL — SJO
27 Mar — 3 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated 22 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,486

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$3,017
1/8-16/8
  • 1/8-16/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 77h 40m total
  • New Zealand to Costa Rica
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($175 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 22 March 2025.

Fri 1/806:45AKL - SJO
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 16/800:50SJO - AKL
2 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3$2,486
Fri 1/816:25AKL - SJO
2 stops38h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 17/814:00SJO - AKL
2 stops30h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 22/3$2,775
Fri 1/820:15AKL - SJO
2 stops55h 56mUnited Airlines
Sun 17/805:30SJO - AKL
1 stop30h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/3$3,514

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New Zealand

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Costa Rica

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/8

06:45-23:30

2 stops34h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 16/8

00:50-13:45

2 stops42h 55m

$2,486

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/8

16:25-13:15

2 stops38h 50m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/8

14:00-14:05

2 stops30h 05m

$2,775

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/8

20:15-10:11

2 stops55h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 17/8

05:30-05:30

1 stop30h 00m

$3,514

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 22/3

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

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 22 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand to Costa Rica as you normally would.

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 22 March 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

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
8,605 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

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
8,605 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

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??

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Air CanadaCheapest$2,290Average$2,822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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