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$1,207 Find Cheap Flights to San José

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Cheap Flights to San José

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to San José 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 San José

Mon, 4 Aug - Tue, 12 Aug
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13:55 - 07:28AKL-SJO
35h 33m3 stops
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14:37 - 12:40SJO-AKL
28h 03m3 stops
$1,614
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Mon, 4 Aug - Mon, 11 Aug
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08:00 - 23:30AKL-SJO
33h 30m2 stops
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00:50 - 12:40SJO-AKL
41h 50m2 stops
$1,899
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Wed, 25 Jun - Sun, 29 Jun
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15:50 - 20:09AKL-SJO
46h 19m2 stops
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23:59 - 10:25SJO-AKL
40h 26m2 stops
$2,377British Airways
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Fri, 1 Aug - Sun, 17 Aug
American Airlines Logo
16:25 - 12:54AKL-SJO
38h 29m2 stops
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07:25 - 14:05SJO-AKL
36h 40m2 stops
$2,588American Airlines
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Fri, 1 Aug - Sun, 17 Aug
American Airlines Logo
16:25 - 11:40AKL-SJO
37h 15m2 stops
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07:25 - 14:05SJO-AKL
36h 40m2 stops
$2,595American Airlines
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Mon, 4 Aug - Tue, 12 Aug
British Airways Logo
06:00 - 13:13AKL-SJO
49h 13m2 stops
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14:40 - 10:25SJO-AKL
49h 45m2 stops
$2,696British Airways
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Fri, 1 Aug - Sun, 17 Aug
United Airlines Logo
19:40 - 12:26AKL-SJO
34h 46m1 stop
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08:45 - 15:05SJO-AKL
36h 20m2 stops
$3,460United Airlines
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Mon, 4 Aug - Tue, 12 Aug
United Airlines Logo
13:50 - 07:15AKL-SJO
35h 25m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
05:30 - 07:10SJO-AKL
31h 40m2 stops
$3,505United Airlines
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Fri, 1 Aug - Sun, 17 Aug
Air Canada Logo
19:55 - 22:50AKL-SJO
44h 55m3 stops
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08:00 - 15:05SJO-AKL
37h 05m3 stops
$4,052Air Canada
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Fri, 1 Aug - Sun, 17 Aug
Air Canada Logo
19:55 - 22:50AKL-SJO
44h 55m3 stops
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08:00 - 15:05SJO-AKL
37h 05m3 stops
$4,116Air Canada
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to San José

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How long is the flight to San José?

The duration of your flight to San José depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously, any flights that include a stopover will also be longer. The most popular routes to San José on KAYAK are from Auckland, which takes 35h 33m, and Christchurch, which takes 57h 15m.

Good to know – Book Cheap San José Plane Tickets

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonJune
Cheapest flight$1,207
Best time to beat the crowds (35% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (16% more expensive on average)
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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to San José based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking San José flights

  • How far is San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport from central San José?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport is 14 km from the centre of San José.

  • What is the name of San José’s airport?

    All flights to San José land at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. The airport code is SJO,and it can also be referred to as Juan Santamaria, Juan Santamaria Intl, Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, or San Jose Juan Santamaria.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to San José?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to San José is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $2,850. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, where round-trip prices are $4,374 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to San José?

    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 to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to San José?

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José 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 to San José?

    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 to San José up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to San José is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $1,748 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to San José 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 San José

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Prefer to fly direct to San José Juan Santamaria Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New Zealand to San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +24 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +25 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +25 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +24 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +25 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +24 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +25 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +24 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +25 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +28 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +23 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +24 more

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Direct returns

San José Juan Santamaria Intl to New Zealand

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +24 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +25 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +25 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +24 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +25 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +24 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +25 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +24 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +25 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +27 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +28 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Europa, +23 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +24 more

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Top airlines flying to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from New Zealand to San José. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8784 reviews
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.0Entertainment
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I was charged for my daughters bag when I am supposed to receive two free checked bags with my United Explorer card.

6.0 GoodAndrea, May 2025ORD - ATL
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I was charged for my daughters bag when I am supposed to receive two free checked bags with my United Explorer card.

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

I liked all the informational texts. I always knew where to go and when .

Nothing, whole flight was a nightmare, was forced to check my carryon bag at the gate, staff was rude and unprofessional

Very friendly staff. The flight was on time. Need a bit heavy covers/blankets. It can get colder with a thin blanket.

The first flight was an hour and a half late leaving, thus missing my connection. The second flight Departure was two hours late Leaving.

The food for long haul was poor compared to Singapore airlines economy. Pasta plain with tomato sauce . Singapore airlines give me Hagen dash small ice cream cup it was great. The choices of dinner course Singapore air also much better The crew mostly friendly. The economy seat are as expected.

I was at the back of the plane with earphones, and I could still hear the chatty flight attendants; I wasn't able to sleep at all.

A three (3) hour flight should have meal service in First Class, not just potato chips!

Like- beer/wine for free Dis-like- all other aspects- customer service was horrible the entire trip. No help from Air Canada after they changed flight 6+ hours later. Also they put us on standby for no reason. Then almost 2 hours to get our bags after we arrived back at airport

In flight WiFi not working. entertainment system not functioning Food was mediocre poor for business class Service was ok but not excellent Crew were pleasant. Announcements were made at a ridiculous volume.

I think overall both Air Canada and Air New Zealand did a good job the their flights. It is nice to have movies, music, podcasts etc to watch for the long flights. Just wish the seats were wider and had a foot rest to change my leg positions during the trips.

The ground staff was so rude in Toronto airport ...very rude and did not answer simple questions, and made me look like a fool. Very rude ground staff.

Staff was friendly helpful also good timing I rate it a 10 out of 10

From my experience, I see there is room for a greater mixture of cultures, for example, a mix of the nationality of cabin crews, food, music, food, etc.

The flight was cancelled and we had to rebook on Porter to make our cruise the next day. Air Canada has not compensated. We won’t be flying with them again. This is the second time this has happened. Also the return flight was delayed 2 hours who knows why.

every single person involved showed their joy, working in the airline industry - it created a very pleasant atmosphere for everyone

The speaker flight attendant talked over was way too loud. Hurt my ears -had to take out hearing aids.

Economy middle seat was so narrow that I could not sit back comfortably with passengers on either side of me. Over the 9-hour flight, with my body slightly twisted most of that time, my previously-healthy left knee became very painful, even though I got up to walk multiple times. The knee is still painful 3 weeks later. Otherwise, it was a nice flight, but I was crippled over my entire vacation.

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