Statistics on Auckland-Costa Rica (San José) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Costa Rica (San José) (from: Auckland)
The average price to go to Costa Rica (San José) from Auckland airport is $ 1879 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1593 (in february) and $ 2214 (in july), which is a saving of $ 287 or a surplus of $ 336 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1370 to $1425 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Costa Rica (San José) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Auckland-Costa Rica (San José) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 6465 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Costa Rica (San José) from Auckland and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1593, saving $ 287 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1879). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 2214).
Flight Auckland-Costa Rica (San José): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1568 | $ 2090 | fair price |
| February | $ 1289 | $ 1593 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 1393 | $ 1717 | fair price |
| April | $ 1674 | $ 2112 | high price |
| May | $ 1455 | $ 1792 | fair price |
| June | $ 1534 | $ 1903 | fair price |
| July | $ 1751 | $ 2214 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1529 | $ 1838 | fair price |
| September | $ 1412 | $ 1670 | good price |
| October | $ 1501 | $ 1857 | fair price |
| November | $ 1386 | $ 1810 | fair price |
| December | $ 1512 | $ 1947 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Auckland to Costa Rica (San José)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Auckland to Costa Rica (San José) range from $1041 to $2466. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1042 to $1096), 1% at the maximum price (from $2412 to $2466). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1754 to $1809 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Costa Rica flight
There are 9 companies that serve Auckland from Costa Rica (San José) airport: United, American Airlines, Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways, Qantas, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Canada, latam airlines group and Delta.
Data analysis:
Of the 6465 flights analyzed in previous years, United was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (40% of the time) on the Auckland->Costa Rica route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Auckland-Costa Rica (San José) flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $64. On the other hand, departing on a tuesday may cost you an additional $64.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Costa Rica (San José) to Auckland departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $121. Conversely, departing from Costa Rica (San José) on a monday may cost you an additional $78.
Top prices Auckland-Costa Rica (San José)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland → San José | 01-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 1331 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Auckland → San José | 08-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 1155 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Auckland → San José | 18-05 to 25-05-2025 | $ 1345 | layover flight with Air Tahiti Nui |
| Auckland → San José | 11-06 to 30-06-2025 | $ 1342 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Auckland → San José | 01-07 to 08-07-2025 | $ 1367 | layover flight with Air Tahiti Nui |
| Auckland → San José | 18-07 to 27-07-2025 | $ 1361 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Auckland → San José | 01-09 to 15-09-2025 | $ 1136 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Auckland → San José | 08-09 to 29-09-2025 | $ 1352 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Auckland → San José | 13-09 to 22-09-2025 | $ 1299 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → San José | 07-10 to 22-10-2025 | $ 1367 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
When to book your flight Auckland - Costa Rica (San José) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Auckland-Costa Rica flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Auckland to Costa Rica (San José), it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 1731 $, which is a saving of 148 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (516 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Auckland to Costa Rica (San José) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1856 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1994), 5 to 6 months ($ 1982) |
| February | - |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1464 $) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1812 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 2021), 3 to 4 months ($ 1955), 5 to 6 months ($ 1895) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1721 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1739) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1704 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1802), 2 to 3 months ($ 1758), 4 to 5 months ($ 1878) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1945 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 2018) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1811 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1834) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1636 $) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1696 $) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1429 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1661) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1684 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1934) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Costa Rica are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $75. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $27 more.
Auckland to Costa Rica (San José): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 3079 $1574 to $10572 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1469 $1155 to $2393 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1685 $1342 to $2028 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1448 $1361 to $1594 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1491 $1398 to $1753 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1263 $1136 to $1352 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1465 $1367 to $1562 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 1442 $1407 to $1492 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october and november are cheaper to travel to Costa Rica (San José). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!