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R15 926+ Cheap flights to Costa Rica

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Dec 24 — Dec 311
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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 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 19 December 2024.

One-way from

R15 926

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R30 186
30/1
  • 30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Costa Rica
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Fri 17/113:25JNB - LIR
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/114:45LIR - JNB
2 stops46h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R31 907
Fri 17/121:55JNB - LIR
1 stop22h 47mDelta
Thu 23/114:20LIR - JNB
1 stop20h 40mDelta
Deal found 17/12R208 309

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Locate flights to Costa Rica that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 19 December 2024.

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JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/1

13:25-16:00

2 stops34h 35m

Liberia

Thu 23/1

14:45-21:35

2 stops46h 50m

R31 907

JohannesburgLiberia

JNB - LIR

JNBLIR

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/1

21:55-12:42

1 stop22h 47m

Liberia

Thu 23/1

14:20-19:00

1 stop20h 40m

R208 309

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/1

19:05-21:45

2 stops34h 40m

R15 926

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/1

19:25-20:50

2 stops33h 25m

R17 919

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/2

23:55-18:25

1 stop26h 30m

R18 970

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/1

20:25-14:55

1 stop26h 30m

R20 474

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Travel insights for flights to Costa Rica

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Costa Rica including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to Costa Rica?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Costa Rica takes 44 hours 50 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, Air France and United Airlines.

British Airways

British Airways

From R1 034

Air France

Air France

From R1 291

United Airlines

United Airlines

From R975

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 United Airlines, British Airways and SWISS.

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).

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 19 December 2024.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 604 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 604 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 604 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 349 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 604 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

SWISS
7,6
Good
1 605 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 604 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

British Airways
6,6
Okay
6 817 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 604 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

  • 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.

  • 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 (23 hours 52 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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