$1,667 Find Cheap Flights to Costa Rica

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Cheap Flights to Costa Rica

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
San José
San José2 stops$1,667
San José
San José2 stops$1,667

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Costa Rica that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Costa Rica

Wed, 29 Oct - Tue, 4 Nov
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14:50 - 23:51AKL-SJO
28h 01m2 stops
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01:55 - 13:40SJO-AKL
40h 45m2 stops
$1,667
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Sun, 2 Nov - Thu, 6 Nov
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15:10 - 00:38AKL-SJO
28h 28m2 stops
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01:55 - 13:40SJO-AKL
40h 45m2 stops
$1,697
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Sun, 2 Nov - Fri, 7 Nov
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16:55 - 12:12AKL-SJO
38h 17m2 stops
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06:22 - 09:10SJO-AKL
31h 48m1 stop
$1,786British Airways
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Thu, 30 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
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06:05 - 23:51CHC-SJO
36h 46m2 stops
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01:55 - 15:25SJO-CHC
42h 30m2 stops
$1,903
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Sun, 2 Nov - Thu, 6 Nov
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20:10 - 00:38AKL-SJO
23h 28m1 stop
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01:55 - 06:05SJO-AKL
33h 10m1 stop
$1,985
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Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
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15:50 - 12:05AKL-SJO
39h 15m2 stops
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06:00 - 09:10SJO-AKL
32h 10m2 stops
$2,178British Airways
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Mon, 13 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
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15:50 - 18:16AKL-SJO
45h 26m2 stops
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14:40 - 10:25SJO-AKL
48h 45m2 stops
$2,193Iberia
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Wed, 3 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
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13:20 - 12:21AKL-SJO
42h 01m2 stops
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14:56 - 09:10SJO-AKL
23h 14m1 stop
$2,198American Airlines
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Tue, 10 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
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13:20 - 13:25AKL-SJO
67h 05m2 stops
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06:00 - 10:25SJO-AKL
57h 25m2 stops
$2,222American Airlines
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Mon, 13 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
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14:50 - 07:15AKL-SJO
35h 25m1 stop
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08:37 - 00:35SJO-AKL
44h 58m2 stops
$3,045United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Costa Rica

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Costa Rica to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How many airports are there in Costa Rica?

There are 12 airports in Costa Rica. The busiest airport is Juan Santamaria Airport (SJO), with 63% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to Costa Rica?

An average direct flight from New Zealand to Costa Rica takes 29h 29m, covering a distance of 18885 km. The shortest route is Auckland (AKL) to San José (SJO) with an average flight time of 23h 49m.

What is the most popular destination in Costa Rica?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is San José (100% of total searches to Costa Rica).

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$1,667
Best time to beat the crowds (42% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.
Flight from Auckland to San José

FAQs - booking Costa Rica flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Zealand to Costa Rica?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New Zealand to Costa Rica.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New Zealand to Costa Rica?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from New Zealand to Costa Rica is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New Zealand to Costa Rica?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from New Zealand to Costa Rica with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New Zealand to Costa Rica?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from New Zealand to Costa Rica up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Costa Rica?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Costa Rica is Friday when return tickets can be as cheap as $2,889. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, when return prices are $4,434 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Costa Rica?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Costa Rica is generally in the afternoon, when retur flights cost $1,748 on average. Morning departures are around 17% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Costa Rica is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $2,388.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Costa Rica

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Costa Rica flight deals.

Reviews of the top airline flying to Costa Rica

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New Zealand to Costa Rica? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8929 reviews
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
6.6Food
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Flight was good and crew was super polite. However, there were around 5 kids screaming the WHOLE 2 hours. I understand kids have to come but parents need to do something to control their children. They make the experience terrible, especially after finishing 16 hour shifts at the hospital I needed some sleep, which I did not get.

6.0 GoodKaren Andrea, Sept 2025SAT - IAH
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Flight was good and crew was super polite. However, there were around 5 kids screaming the WHOLE 2 hours. I understand kids have to come but parents need to do something to control their children. They make the experience terrible, especially after finishing 16 hour shifts at the hospital I needed some sleep, which I did not get.

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

Had to cancel first flight because Airporter Bus took over 3 hrs to get to airport which resulted in an extra $378 dollar fare . Is there anyway I can be reimbursed for initial fare since it was not my fault? Sent from my iPhone EJ Ledet

Excellent flight. Boarding was efficient and departure was on time. Smooth flight with on time arrival. Deplaning was also efficient.

The flight got cancelled so I don’t know why or what happened. We waited around and didn’t know until so late and they couldn’t really help with anything but had us call the airlines.

United could have one single once of customer service. No human United employee would help me with the invalid mileage plus number, they said I had to speak with the computer.

1.It will be better if sandwich is warm. 2.The food is too salty. 3.Breakfast needs some vegetables or fruits.

Overall it was good. I missed my connection but I was put on another flight.

Although the flight was delayed the crew and the flight itself were very good. Couldn't fault anything and after the disappointment of being abandoned in the US by BA it was a welcome relief to travel with United

United out of SFO is having issues with catering so none of our meals were loaded on the plane and no offer of compensation for our tickets purchased was offered.

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