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R25 380+ Cheap flights to Costa Rica

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— SJO
Apr 19 — Apr 261
1 adult

Flights to Costa Rica in 2025

Find the latest flights to Costa Rica in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 14 April 2025.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R30 052
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R86 068 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R13 087 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 April 2025.

Fri 18/721:55JNB - SJO
1 stop21h 53mDelta
Tue 26/813:08SJO - JNB
1 stop22h 32mDelta
Deal found 12/4R25 380
Tue 15/721:15JNB - SJO
2 stops30h 49mBritish Airways
Thu 28/812:50SJO - JNB
2 stops34h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/4R27 821
Tue 15/718:50JNB - SJO
1 stop30h 35mAir France
Thu 28/819:40SJO - JNB
1 stop28h 50mAir France
Deal found 13/4R33 046
Fri 4/719:00JNB - LIR
2 stops49h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/715:25LIR - JNB
2 stops42h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/4R47 480
Tue 15/719:00JNB - SJO
2 stops44h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 28/88:37SJO - JNB
3 stops63h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/4R52 133
Fri 4/719:00JNB - LIR
3 stops52h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/712:50LIR - JNB
2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4R68 551

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Johannesburg

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/7

19:00-12:10

2 stops49h 10m

Liberia

Sat 12/7

15:25-17:45

2 stops42h 20m

R47 480

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/7

19:00-15:25

3 stops52h 25m

Liberia

Sat 12/7

12:50-10:00

2 stops37h 10m

R68 551

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Deals found on 13/4

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Costa Rica

How long is the flight to Costa Rica?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Costa Rica takes 43 hours 18 minutes. Flights to Costa Rica from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Costa Rica are British Airways, United Airlines and Air France.

British Airways

British Airways

From R1 073

United Airlines

United Airlines

From R1 111

Air France

Air France

From R1 285

KLM

KLM

From R1 271

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Costa Rica?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Costa Rica are British Airways, United Airlines and KLM.

Rainfall in Costa Rica by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Costa Rica ranges from 0.0 - 300.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Costa Rica when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Costa Rica by month

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

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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Costa Rica?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Costa Rica in the last few years. This data was updated on 14 April 2025.
The most popular places in Costa Rica to fly to are San José and Liberia.

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 14 April 2025.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 649 reviews
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Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 649 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 649 reviews
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Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Food

6,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

FAQs about flying to Costa Rica

  • 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?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Costa Rica. One-way flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl typically cost R2 412, while return flights cost around R3 751.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Costa Rica, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (35 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does San José Juan Santamaria Intl have car hire?

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

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

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

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