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 $ 1811 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1546 (in february) and $ 2115 (in july), which is a saving of $ 266 or a surplus of $ 305 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1451 to $1505 and it is generally more economical to leave on a sunday 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 4807 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 ($ 1546, saving $ 266 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1811). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 2115).

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$ 1593 $ 2054 high price
February$ 1291 $ 1546 very good price
March$ 1406 $ 1706 fair price
April$ 1651 $ 2060 high price
May$ 1461 $ 1750 fair price
June$ 1492 $ 1842 fair price
July$ 1728 $ 2115 very high price
August$ 1498 $ 1762 fair price
September$ 1395 $ 1575 good price
October$ 1470 $ 1802 fair price
November$ 1379 $ 1643 good price
December$ 1483 $ 1879 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 $1128 to $2149. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1129 to $1182), 2% at the maximum price (from $2096 to $2149). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1612 to $1666 (7% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Costa Rica flight

There are 9 companies that serve Auckland from Costa Rica (San José) airport: United, Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Fiji Airways, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Canada, Qantas, latam airlines group and Delta.

Data analysis:

Of the 4807 flights analyzed in previous years, United was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (47% 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 sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday as your departure date, you can save an average of $47. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $36.

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 $93. Conversely, departing from Costa Rica (San José) on a monday may cost you an additional $97.


Top prices Auckland-Costa Rica (San José)

Round tripDatesPrice
Auckland → San José10-05 to 17-05-2024$ 2921 


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 10 to 11 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 1695 $, which is a saving of 116 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (391 $ 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: 1764 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1989)

February-
March-
April

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1782 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1996), 2 to 3 months ($ 1910)

May

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1720 $)

June

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1731 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1767)

July

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1918 $)

Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 2010)

August

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1585 $)

September-
October-
November

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1504 $)

December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1658 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1809)

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 $55. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $22 more.




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