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Cheap flights to Costa Rica from R12 446

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — SJO
May 11 — May 181
1 adult
Sat 11/5
Sat 18/5

Flights to Costa Rica in 2024

Find the latest flights to Costa Rica in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 519 969 searches and data was last updated on 6 May 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 137

Return from

R24 004

One-way from

R12 446
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 2024
From Johannesburg to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
One-way flight from Johannesburg to Costa Rica

Cheap flights to Costa Rica in May & June 2024

Search the best deals to popular Costa Rica cities recently found by Cheapflights users
The following deals offer some of the lowest prices we've found on flights heading to Costa Rica in May and June 2024. Be sure to check back soon as deals update often.
Cheap flights to San José
Tue 25/623:15JNB - SJO
2 stops53h 12mDelta
Wed 17/77:00SJO - JNB
2 stops30h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/5R24 004
Thu 27/623:15JNB - SJO
2 stops53h 12mDelta
Thu 18/77:00SJO - JNB
2 stops30h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/5R24 226
Sat 29/623:15JNB - SJO
2 stops53h 12mDelta
Thu 18/77:00SJO - JNB
2 stops30h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/5R24 521
Sat 29/623:15JNB - SJO
2 stops53h 12mDelta
Wed 17/77:00SJO - JNB
2 stops30h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/5R24 577
Sun 30/623:15JNB - SJO
2 stops53h 12mDelta
Wed 17/77:00SJO - JNB
2 stops30h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/5R24 910
Tue 25/619:20JNB - SJO
2 stops32h 40mBritish Airways
Fri 19/714:20SJO - JNB
2 stops56h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5R26 019
Sun 30/621:05JNB - SJO
2 stops30h 55mBritish Airways
Sat 20/714:20SJO - JNB
2 stops32h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5R29 237
Mon 24/619:20JNB - SJO
2 stops32h 40mBritish Airways
Sat 20/714:20SJO - JNB
2 stops32h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5R30 772
Sat 22/621:05JNB - SJO
2 stops30h 55mBritish Airways
Fri 19/714:20SJO - JNB
2 stops56h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/5R31 660
Cheap flights to Liberia
Thu 9/519:00JNB - LIR
2 stops47h 44mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/516:35LIR - JNB
1 stop32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5R19 658
Thu 9/519:00JNB - LIR
2 stops52h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 22/515:27LIR - JNB
2 stops42h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5R22 765
Fri 10/519:00JNB - LIR
2 stops49h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/516:35LIR - JNB
1 stop32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5R27 129
Fri 10/519:00JNB - LIR
2 stops49h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 22/515:27LIR - JNB
2 stops42h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5R30 217
Thu 9/521:55JNB - LIR
1 stop22h 02mDelta
Wed 22/513:23LIR - JNB
1 stop21h 37mDelta
Deal found 6/5R39 501
Thu 9/519:00JNB - LIR
2 stops49h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/516:35LIR - JNB
3 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5R49 468
Fri 10/519:00JNB - LIR
2 stops49h 32mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/516:35LIR - JNB
3 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5R92 131
Fri 10/521:55JNB - LIR
1 stop22h 01mDelta
Wed 22/513:23LIR - JNB
1 stop21h 37mDelta
Deal found 6/5R176 292

Costa Rica 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Costa Rica in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 519 969 searches and data were last updated on 6 May 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights to Costa Rica in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Thu 9/519:00JNB - LIR
2 stops47h 44mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/516:35LIR - JNB
1 stop32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5R19 658
Thu 9/519:00JNB - LIR
2 stops52h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 22/515:27LIR - JNB
2 stops42h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5R22 765
Tue 25/623:15JNB - SJO
2 stops53h 12mDelta
Thu 18/77:00SJO - JNB
2 stops30h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/5R24 004
Thu 27/623:15JNB - SJO
2 stops53h 12mDelta
Thu 18/77:00SJO - JNB
2 stops30h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/5R24 226
Sat 29/623:15JNB - SJO
2 stops53h 12mDelta
Thu 18/77:00SJO - JNB
2 stops30h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/5R24 521
Sat 29/623:15JNB - SJO
2 stops53h 12mDelta
Wed 17/77:00SJO - JNB
2 stops30h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/5R24 577

One-way flights to Costa Rica

Explore one-way flight options to Costa Rica for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 519 969 searches and data was last updated on 6 May 2024.
If you're looking for options on one-way flights to Costa Rica, check out these fares. Users seeking round-trip flights to Costa Rica should update the search form at the top of the page accordingly.
Wed 11/912:10JNB - SJO
3 stops35h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5R12 446

Average price of flights to Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Costa Rica is currently R12 446 while a return flight costs R31 031. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Costa Rica by month

Plan your trip to Costa Rica by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SJO

Temperature

18 - 21 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Costa Rica, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Costa Rica. Price data was last updated on 3 May 2024.
The price you pay for your flight to Costa Rica may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 17 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Costa Rica. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Costa Rica. Reviews last updated 6 May 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Costa Rica, see what other customers have to say about Delta, British Airways and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
10 818 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,4

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

8,1
Very Good
10 818 reviews
8,1
Very Good
10 818 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,4

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

7,8
Good
2 013 reviews
8,1
Very Good
10 818 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,4

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

7,7
Good
1 068 reviews
8,1
Very Good
10 818 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,4

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

7,5
Good
1 783 reviews
8,1
Very Good
10 818 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,4

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

7,4
Good
11 090 reviews
8,1
Very Good
10 818 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,4

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

On time flights; courteous staff; efficient boarding system! Thank you!

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Costa Rica if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Costa Rica on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Costa Rica?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Costa Rica.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica?

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while return flights cost around null.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Costa Rica depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Costa Rica, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (28 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    Yes. San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Around Juan Santa María is the closest property to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (0,0 km away from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport).

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