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R15 592+ Cheap flights to Costa Rica

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— SJO
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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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 17 January 2025.

Return from

R21 949

One-way from

R15 648

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R24 507
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 2/3-9/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 27m total
  • Johannesburg to San José
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30/1
  • 30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Costa Rica
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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 17 January 2025.

Fri 30/521:15JNB - SJO
2 stops29h 15mBritish Airways
Tue 3/612:55SJO - JNB
2 stops34h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1R21 516
Sun 2/323:55JNB - SJO
2 stops30h 17mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/320:10SJO - JNB
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R25 993
Fri 30/519:00JNB - SJO
1 stop30h 35mLufthansa
Tue 3/619:25SJO - JNB
1 stop29h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 16/1R32 500
Fri 30/519:00JNB - SJO
2 stops35h 39mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/67:55SJO - JNB
3 stops40h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1R39 177

Find flights to Costa Rica within your budget

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 17 January 2025.

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JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/5

21:15-18:30

2 stops29h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/6

12:55-7:00

2 stops34h 05m

R21 516

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

23:55-22:12

2 stops30h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/3

20:10-9:25

1 stop29h 15m

R25 993

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/5

19:00-17:35

1 stop30h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/6

19:25-8:35

1 stop29h 10m

R32 500

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/5

19:00-22:39

2 stops35h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/6

7:55-8:35

3 stops40h 40m

R39 177

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/1

11:15-14:10

2 stops34h 55m

R15 592

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/2

19:25-20:50

2 stops33h 25m

R18 733

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/1

20:25-14:55

1 stop26h 30m

R20 614

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

23:55-18:25

1 stop26h 30m

R21 366

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/2

19:40-17:55

1 stop30h 15m

R23 002

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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 39 hours 12 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 025

Air France

Air France

From R1 301

United Airlines

United Airlines

From R1 118

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 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 17 January 2025.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 339 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 339 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 339 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

SWISS
7,5
Good
1 598 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 339 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

British Airways
6,6
Okay
6 824 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 339 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

  • 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, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (29 hours 15 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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