Cheap flights from San José, Costa Rica to Christchurch, New Zealand

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Key info about flying to Christchurch

Depart from
Juan Santamaría International
Arrive to
Christchurch International
Average flights per week
185
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from San José to Christchurch

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air New ZealandANZNZNo
AviancaAVAAVNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Copa AirlinesCMPCMYes
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo

Weather in Christchurch

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January21°C12°C
February21°C12°C
March19°C10°C
April16°C8°C
May13°C6°C
June11°C4°C
July10°C3°C
August11°C4°C
September13°C4°C
October15°C6°C
November17°C8°C
December19°C10°C
Hottest Month
21°C
January
Coldest month
3°C
July
Sunny days
305
days per year

14 day forecast

Tuesday
10 Dec
22°C8°C
17 Dec
86%
18°C12°C
Wednesday
11 Dec
24°C10°C
18 Dec
26°C13°C
Thursday
12 Dec
22°C10°C
19 Dec
24°C12°C
Friday
13 Dec
26°C13°C
20 Dec
25°C13°C
Saturday
14 Dec
26°C16°C
21 Dec
17°C13°C
Sunday
15 Dec
77%
19°C14°C
22 Dec
88%
15°C13°C
Monday
16 Dec
87%
13°C12°C
23 Dec
89%
17°C13°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Air New Zealand, Avianca, Jetstar Airways, Copa Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. San José and Christchurch have 185 direct flights per week.

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