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Cheapest return flight
$2,552
Typical prices: $2,509-$3,359
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Wed 21/11Wed 28/11
AKL - SJO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$1,226
Typical prices: $1,186-$1,887
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Sun 23/12
AKL - SJO • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights to San José

 
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Recent return flight deals to San José

Sat, 21 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
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06:10 - 22:47Auckland  Auckland Intl-San José San José Juan Santamaria Intl
35h 37m2 stops Melbourne Dallas/Fort Worth
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06:00 - 09:10San José  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
32h 10m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,552Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Wed, 13 Jan - Sat, 23 Jan
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08:15 - 19:54Auckland  Auckland Intl-San José San José Juan Santamaria Intl
30h 39m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth
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15:00 - 09:25San José  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
23h 25m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,733Multiple Airlines
2 days ago
Wed, 13 Jan - Sat, 23 Jan
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07:30 - 19:54Auckland  Auckland Intl-San José San José Juan Santamaria Intl
31h 24m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dallas/Fort Worth
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06:00 - 09:25San José  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
32h 25m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,733Multiple Airlines
2 days ago
Wed, 13 Jan - Sat, 23 Jan
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13:20 - 19:54Auckland  Auckland Intl-San José San José Juan Santamaria Intl
25h 34m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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15:00 - 09:25San José  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
23h 25m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,733Multiple Airlines
2 days ago
Sat, 21 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
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07:30 - 20:57Auckland  Auckland Intl-San José San José Juan Santamaria Intl
32h 27m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Miami
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06:00 - 09:10San José  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
32h 10m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,812Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Mon, 28 Dec - Mon, 11 Jan
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13:20 - 13:56Auckland  Auckland Intl-San José San José Juan Santamaria Intl
19h 36m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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06:00 - 09:25San José  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
32h 25m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth
$2,909American Airlines
3+ days ago
Tue, 22 Dec - Wed, 6 Jan
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15:50 - 13:02Auckland  Auckland Intl-San José San José Juan Santamaria Intl
40h 12m2 stops Los Angeles Miami
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13:20 - 09:55San José  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
49h 35m2 stops Miami Los Angeles
$2,911American Airlines
1 day ago
Mon, 28 Dec - Mon, 11 Jan
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15:50 - 23:01Auckland  Auckland Intl-San José San José Juan Santamaria Intl
26h 11m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth
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06:00 - 09:25San José  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
32h 25m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth
$3,032American Airlines
3+ days ago
Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
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14:20 - 22:30Christchurch  Christchurch-San José San José Juan Santamaria Intl
51h 10m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Toronto Pearson Intl
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08:45 - 12:50San José  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Christchurch Christchurch
57h 05m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Hong Kong Intl
$3,046Multiple Airlines
3+ days ago
Sat, 21 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
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13:20 - 22:47Auckland  Auckland Intl-San José San José Juan Santamaria Intl
28h 27m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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06:00 - 09:10San José  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-Auckland Auckland Intl
32h 10m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth
$3,048American Airlines
3+ days ago
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to San José

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What is the cheapest flight to San José?

Auckland to San José is the cheapest route at $2,552 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?

On average, a return flight from New Zealand to San José costs $2,907, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Christchurch average $2,719, while Wellington runs a bit higher at $2,871.

What is the cheapest day to fly to San José?

Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to San José at $2,551 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Thursday is the most expensive at $3,661.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San José?

•March is the cheapest month to fly to San José with an average price of $2,212 return.
•July ($4,492) and June ($3,914) 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?

Morning flights to San José are the cheapest at $2,870 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at $3,562.

What is a good deal for flights to San José?

Flights under $2,509 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 $2,410.

Key details for flights to San José

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$1,226
Beat the crowds with an average 66% drop in travellers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 100% increase in travellers.
One-way flight 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

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  • 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 $2,509 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.

  • 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.

  • 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, a good return fare is around $2,509. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to San José in March. Return fares historically average $2,212, making March the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from 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 morning to save up to $692 on a return flight. Morning flights to San José average $2,870 compared to $3,562 for afternoon flights.

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.
7.0
American AirlinesOverall score based on 12197 reviews
7.1Comfort
7.4Boarding
7.9Crew
6.8Entertainment
6.4Food
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Delayed 4 hours which is out of control the airlines BUT what IS in control is their service. After 4 hours delay, they charged me for a beverage on the flight - completely unacceptable. Then I woke up a $12 beverage coupon AFTER I get home - that I can't use. This was HORRIBLE customer experience. I fly weekly and have a choice and will not choose American again if not credited for this flight and/or awarded miles. This was a poor experience.

2.0 MediocreLisa, Oct 2026
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Delayed 4 hours which is out of control the airlines BUT what IS in control is their service. After 4 hours delay, they charged me for a beverage on the flight - completely unacceptable. Then I woke up a $12 beverage coupon AFTER I get home - that I can't use. This was HORRIBLE customer experience. I fly weekly and have a choice and will not choose American again if not credited for this flight and/or awarded miles. This was a poor experience.

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

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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