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$950+ Cheap flights to San José, Costa Rica

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— SJO
22 Feb — 1 Mar1
1 adult

Flights to San José, Costa Rica in 2025

Find the latest flights to San José 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 17 February 2025.

Return from

$1,815

One-way from

$950

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,809
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 6/3-10/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 55m total
  • Auckland to San José
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 30m total
  • Auckland to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($1,052 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 return flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available to San José. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 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$1,831
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$3,438
Fri 1/819:55AKL - SJO
3 stops44h 40mAir Canada
Sun 17/808:00SJO - AKL
3 stops38h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 17/2$5,769

Find flights to San José within your budget

Locate flights to San José 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 17 February 2025.

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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

$1,831

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

$3,438

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

$5,769

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

$5,746

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Deals found on 17/2

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Travel insights for flights to San José

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How long is the flight to San José?

On average, a flight from Auckland to San José takes 25 hours 19 minutes. Flights to San José 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 San José?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to San José are United Airlines and Air Canada.

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $2,088

Air Canada

Air Canada

From $1,316

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to San José?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to San José are Air Canada and United Airlines.

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José 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 San José when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, 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 San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 San José. Reviews last updated 17 February 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,257 reviews
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Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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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Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,257 reviews
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Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
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Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
8,723 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,257 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José?

    Booking a flight to San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is your only option if you intend on flying to San José. It is only a 14.1 km journey from Juan Santamaria Intl to San José’s city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to San José 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 San José on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to San José?

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

  • Where does the fastest flight to San José depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to San José, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (25 hours 19 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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