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Cheapest return flight
$2,414
Typical prices: $2,258-$3,171
American Airlines
Tue 30/10Mon 5/11
AKL - SJO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$1,151
Typical prices: $1,156-$1,654
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/11
AKL - SJO • 3 stops
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Cheap Flights to San José

 
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Recent return flight deals to San José

Fri, 30 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov
American Airlines Logo
13:20 - 14:00AKL  Auckland Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 40m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
14:01 - 04:55SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
67h 54m2 stops Miami New York LaGuardia
$2,414American Airlines
Fri, 30 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov
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13:20 - 20:21AKL  Auckland Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
26h 01m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami
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15:54 - 04:55SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
42h 01m2 stops Miami New York John F Kennedy Intl
$2,447American Airlines
Sun, 20 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec
American Airlines Logo
15:50 - 23:06AKL  Auckland Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
50h 16m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth
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15:08 - 09:55SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
47h 47m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Los Angeles
$2,788American Airlines
Mon, 14 Dec - Tue, 29 Dec
American Airlines Logo
15:50 - 13:05AKL  Auckland Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
40h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
11:35 - 09:55SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
51h 20m2 stops Miami Los Angeles
$2,788American Airlines
Mon, 14 Dec - Tue, 29 Dec
American Airlines Logo
15:50 - 14:49AKL  Auckland Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
41h 59m2 stops Los Angeles Miami
American Airlines Logo
15:08 - 09:25SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
23h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,788American Airlines
Sun, 20 Dec - Tue, 29 Dec
American Airlines Logo
15:50 - 23:06AKL  Auckland Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
50h 16m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
15:08 - 09:25SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
23h 17m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,788American Airlines
Mon, 14 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec
American Airlines Logo
15:50 - 14:49AKL  Auckland Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
41h 59m2 stops Los Angeles Miami
American Airlines Logo
06:07 - 09:55SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
56h 48m2 stops Miami Los Angeles
$2,788American Airlines
Sun, 20 Dec - Tue, 29 Dec
American Airlines Logo
15:50 - 23:06AKL  Auckland Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
50h 16m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
11:35 - 09:55SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
27h 20m2 stops Miami Los Angeles
$2,788American Airlines
Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:30 - 23:05AKL  Auckland Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
34h 35m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles
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00:37 - 09:10SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
37h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,834Multiple Airlines
Thu, 12 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
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06:50 - 23:05AKL  Auckland Intl-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
35h 15m2 stops Brisbane Los Angeles
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06:00 - 09:10SJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
32h 10m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,846Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for New Zealand to San José flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from New Zealand to San José with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to San José?

Auckland to San José is the cheapest route at $2,414 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to San José?

A return flight to San José costs $2,689 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Christchurch average $2,591, while Wellington runs a bit higher at $2,791.

What is the cheapest day to fly to San José?

Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to San José at $2,293 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at $3,365.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

  • October is the cheapest month to fly to San José with an average price of $1,895 return.
  • July ($4,366) and June ($3,804) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to San José?

Afternoon flights to San José are the cheapest at $2,670 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at $3,674.

What is a good deal for flights to San José?

Flights under $2,258 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to San José at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Auckland $2,150
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Key details for flights to San José

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$1,151
Best time to beat the crowds (30% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
Flights from Auckland to San José

When to book flights to San José

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to San José based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to San José, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at San José?

    Air New Zealand operates the most flights from New Zealand to San José at 0 per week, while American Airlines is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from New Zealand to San José. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • How do I know if a flight to San José is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to San José is around $2,258 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to San José?

Your guide to booking San José flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to San José, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $2,258 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to San José in October. Return fares historically average $1,895 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to midday to save up to $1,004 per return. Midday flights to San José average $2,670 compared to $3,674 for afternoon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.

Reviews of the top airline flying to San José

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to San José? 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.
7.1
American AirlinesOverall score based on 12046 reviews
7.5Boarding
7.9Crew
7.2Comfort
6.4Food
6.8Entertainment
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Awful. Original flight was delayed 5 hours. Had to to take a connecting flight instead of direct. Had a 4 hour layover. I missed all of my morning meetings getting in 5 hours later than I was supposed to and had to change to take a later flight the next day to get them back in which cia time another $150.

2.0 MediocreSalim, Feb 2026
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Awful. Original flight was delayed 5 hours. Had to to take a connecting flight instead of direct. Had a 4 hour layover. I missed all of my morning meetings getting in 5 hours later than I was supposed to and had to change to take a later flight the next day to get them back in which cia time another $150.

We were upgraded to Business Class. So comfortable with great service and food options

Small outdated plane from Philly to Des Moines with very uncomfortable seats. The plane was old, so we had mechanical issues that delayed us for 3 hours with very little communication. It was a very unpleasant experience and I will try to never fly AA again.

Am still mad at American airlines. You should know it's us travel nurses who are your customers and you treat us like nonsense it's not ok. American airlines took my money, no refund for whatsoever. A trip that was of 466 and I paid 466 and 833 then they chose for me where to sit and refund my seat choices and gave me expensive seats for 79 USD. Kayak doesn't help at all after booking you are on your own. Skyscanner is better

We boarded after several delays due to mechanical failure and a gate change. The seat cushion in the exit row was very compressed and offered no cushion, making the four-hour journey reasonably uncomfortable. The WiFi worked for a few people, but for most, it did not, and you cannot get entertainment unless you can connect—American Airlines flights do not have seatback screens, and you must use your mobile phone.

Overall boarding and debarking is a joke. I dont even bring luggage anymore on trips because you can never allow them to be place then in the overhead bin or you have to pay or you check them which is even worse having to wait for your luggage on the tarmac.

It was delay after delay. Kept changing gates too. Not a good experience.

A much better flight than our previous. The flight attendant took care of us and regularly checked in to see if we needed anything. Brought us drinks prior to the departure and then a couple more times. Totally makes the difference in how you travel when the crew is checking on their passengers. Great job on this leg of our trip.

I have lost my items and I didn't receive good customer service

The check in process was a nightmare. We could not check it online the day before, therefore everyone that was on the flight from Lisbon to Heathrow had to do the check-in at the airport with an agent. They only had two agents available for that many people. The plane was delayed taking off due to that problem. They handed out small bottles of water on the plane for everyone. And one snack snack for everyone. They had no options for snack.

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