R16 535+ Cheap flights to Costa Rica
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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 24 March 2025.
Return from | R16 535 |
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Popular in | August |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | R21 447 |
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Depart
Return
Price
JohannesburgSan José
JNB - SJO
JNBSJO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 13/5
15:05-15:35
2 stops32h 30m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 20/5
17:00-12:15
2 stops35h 15m
JohannesburgSan José
JNB - SJO
JNBSJO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 13/5
16:40-15:35
3 stops54h 55m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 20/5
17:00-14:40
3 stops37h 40m
JohannesburgSan José
JNB - SJO
JNBSJO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 12/5
21:15-18:35
2 stops53h 20m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 20/5
14:15-7:00
2 stops32h 45m
JohannesburgSan José
JNB - SJO
JNBSJO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 12/5
23:15-11:59
2 stops44h 44m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 21/5
13:24-21:20
2 stops47h 56m
JohannesburgSan José
JNB - SJO
JNBSJO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 12/5
19:00-17:20
2 stops54h 20m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 21/5
14:40-8:35
3 stops33h 55m
JohannesburgSan José
JNB - SJO
JNBSJO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 13/5
19:35-17:20
1 stop29h 45m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 21/5
14:40-9:20
2 stops34h 40m
JohannesburgSan José
JNB - SJO
JNBSJO
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 13/5
18:50-17:25
1 stop30h 35m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 21/5
19:30-8:30
1 stop29h 00m
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Cheapflights Insights
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 33 hours 13 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.
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 24 March 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 24 March 2025.
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Marie Antonette,Sept 2023
CDG - MSP
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Marie Antonette,Sept 2023
CDG - MSP
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Marie Antonette,Sept 2023
CDG - MSP
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Marie Antonette,Sept 2023
CDG - MSP
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Marie Antonette,Sept 2023
CDG - MSP
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Marie Antonette,Sept 2023
CDG - MSP
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