Flying from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
The timezone in Auckland is UTC+13, which is 19 hours ahead of San Jose.
Your SJO to AKL flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Auckland Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SJO and AKL include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
At the moment, Rs169,179 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Juan Santamaria International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs343,976. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SJO to AKL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Auckland Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SJO to AKL.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Auckland Airport.
Handy information about Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
79.83% of flights departing from Juan Santamaria International Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Juan Santamaria International Airport from central San Jose, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Auckland Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to SJO:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Juan Santamaria International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near AKL instead:
Follow your own route with an Auckland Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars and see more of Auckland and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Auckland Airport about four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
From Auckland Airport, Auckland is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Auckland Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Auckland in April.
The warmest month in Auckland is February, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Juan Santamaria International Airport to Auckland Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from SJO to AKL in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington is just one of the many places in New Zealand waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Auckland. Around 499 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Around 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland, Manukau City is another essential stop in New Zealand. Start your sightseeing at Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.
