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$979+ Cheap flights to San José, Costa Rica

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SJO
25 Jan — 1 Feb1
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 20 January 2025.

Return from

$2,510

One-way from

$979

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$3,329
24/6-8/7
  • 24/6-8/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 55m total
  • Auckland to San José
15/5
  • 15/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 35m total
  • Auckland to San José
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in January 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 20 January 2025.

Sat 25/115:50AKL - SJO
2 stops24h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/214:47SJO - AKL
1 stop23h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,855
Wed 3/913:05AKL - SJO
3 stops42h 52mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/914:39SJO - AKL
3 stops27h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1$2,401
Fri 1/807:00AKL - SJO
2 stops42h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 17/805:30SJO - AKL
1 stop30h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/1$3,526
Fri 26/1214:00AKL - SJO
2 stops51h 25mAir Canada
Thu 8/109:00SJO - AKL
2 stops55h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 19/1$4,213

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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 20 January 2025.

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Return

Price

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Tue 24/6

06:10-22:05

2 stops33h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/7

14:00-14:00

2 stops30h 00m

$2,510

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Tue 24/6

07:00-07:15

2 stops42h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/7

08:45-07:10

1 stop28h 25m

$4,331

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/5

13:05-22:40

3 stops51h 35m

$979

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/2

14:00-22:25

2 stops51h 25m

$1,381

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/2

15:50-23:09

2 stops26h 19m

$1,385

AucklandSan José

AKL - SJO

AKLSJO

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/5

19:40-12:26

1 stop34h 46m

$2,349

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 18/1

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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 33 hours 50 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 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 20 January 2025.
7.4
Good
8,978 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

I was traveling with my father, who had wheelchair service, he was brought to the gate to wait for boarding. When Pre-boarding began, the agent started with individuals with disabilities or who needed assistance, it wasn't even 2-3 seconds, the next pre-boarding status was announced - active duty personnel - what made it worse, was that nobody came to either push the wheelchair or assist my father. so I had to help my father up and through the line, where there was already a line. So I wasn't sure what was the purpose of the pre-boarding, if there wasn't any order to it. Thankfully, it was the first time we've experienced this, hopefully, it's the last.

7.4
Good
8,978 reviews
7.4
Good
8,978 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

I was traveling with my father, who had wheelchair service, he was brought to the gate to wait for boarding. When Pre-boarding began, the agent started with individuals with disabilities or who needed assistance, it wasn't even 2-3 seconds, the next pre-boarding status was announced - active duty personnel - what made it worse, was that nobody came to either push the wheelchair or assist my father. so I had to help my father up and through the line, where there was already a line. So I wasn't sure what was the purpose of the pre-boarding, if there wasn't any order to it. Thankfully, it was the first time we've experienced this, hopefully, it's the last.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
7.4
Good
8,978 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

I was traveling with my father, who had wheelchair service, he was brought to the gate to wait for boarding. When Pre-boarding began, the agent started with individuals with disabilities or who needed assistance, it wasn't even 2-3 seconds, the next pre-boarding status was announced - active duty personnel - what made it worse, was that nobody came to either push the wheelchair or assist my father. so I had to help my father up and through the line, where there was already a line. So I wasn't sure what was the purpose of the pre-boarding, if there wasn't any order to it. Thankfully, it was the first time we've experienced this, hopefully, it's the last.

7.0
Good
8,612 reviews
7.4
Good
8,978 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

I was traveling with my father, who had wheelchair service, he was brought to the gate to wait for boarding. When Pre-boarding began, the agent started with individuals with disabilities or who needed assistance, it wasn't even 2-3 seconds, the next pre-boarding status was announced - active duty personnel - what made it worse, was that nobody came to either push the wheelchair or assist my father. so I had to help my father up and through the line, where there was already a line. So I wasn't sure what was the purpose of the pre-boarding, if there wasn't any order to it. Thankfully, it was the first time we've experienced this, hopefully, it's the last.

  • 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, Christchurch 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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