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Cheap flights to Costa Rica from R16 920

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 7/7. 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.
RDU — SJO
May 26 — Jun 21
1 adult
Sun 26/5
Sun 2/6

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 539 534 searches and data was last updated on 21 May 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 991

Return from

R23 427

One-way from

R16 920
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
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Average for return flights in May 2024
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From Johannesburg to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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One-way flight from Johannesburg to Costa Rica
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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
Wed 26/623:15JNB - SJO
2 stops44h 27mDelta
Tue 30/713:08SJO - JNB
2 stops48h 12mDelta
Deal found 20/5R23 427
Wed 26/623:15JNB - SJO
2 stops53h 12mDelta
Wed 24/77:00SJO - JNB
2 stops30h 20mDelta
Deal found 20/5R23 736
Wed 26/623:15JNB - SJO
2 stops44h 27mDelta
Fri 26/77:00SJO - JNB
2 stops30h 20mDelta
Deal found 20/5R24 008
Fri 28/623:15JNB - SJO
2 stops44h 27mDelta
Tue 30/713:08SJO - JNB
2 stops48h 12mDelta
Deal found 20/5R24 117
Sun 30/623:15JNB - SJO
2 stops53h 12mDelta
Fri 26/77:00SJO - JNB
2 stops30h 20mDelta
Deal found 20/5R24 299
Wed 26/623:15JNB - SJO
2 stops44h 27mDelta
Thu 25/77:00SJO - JNB
2 stops30h 20mDelta
Deal found 20/5R24 426
Fri 28/623:15JNB - SJO
2 stops44h 27mDelta
Fri 26/77:00SJO - JNB
2 stops30h 20mDelta
Deal found 20/5R24 699
Fri 28/623:15JNB - SJO
2 stops44h 27mDelta
Thu 25/77:00SJO - JNB
2 stops30h 20mDelta
Deal found 20/5R25 117
Wed 26/619:00JNB - SJO
2 stops56h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/78:15SJO - JNB
2 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5R27 843

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 539 534 searches and data were last updated on 21 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.
Wed 26/623:15JNB - SJO
2 stops44h 27mDelta
Tue 30/713:08SJO - JNB
2 stops48h 12mDelta
Deal found 20/5R23 427
Wed 26/623:15JNB - SJO
2 stops53h 12mDelta
Wed 24/77:00SJO - JNB
2 stops30h 20mDelta
Deal found 20/5R23 736
Wed 26/623:15JNB - SJO
2 stops44h 27mDelta
Fri 26/77:00SJO - JNB
2 stops30h 20mDelta
Deal found 20/5R24 008
Fri 28/623:15JNB - SJO
2 stops44h 27mDelta
Tue 30/713:08SJO - JNB
2 stops48h 12mDelta
Deal found 20/5R24 117
Sun 30/623:15JNB - SJO
2 stops53h 12mDelta
Fri 26/77:00SJO - JNB
2 stops30h 20mDelta
Deal found 20/5R24 299
Wed 26/623:15JNB - SJO
2 stops44h 27mDelta
Thu 25/77:00SJO - JNB
2 stops30h 20mDelta
Deal found 20/5R24 426

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 539 534 searches and data was last updated on 21 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.
Sun 7/719:00JNB - SJO
2 stops35h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5R16 920

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 539 534 searches and data was last updated on 21 May 2024.

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R23 427 - R38 202

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Price

Johannesburg OR TamboSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/6

2 stops44h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 30/7

2 stops48h 12m

R23 427

Johannesburg OR TamboSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/6

2 stops56h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 29/7

2 stops40h 15m

R27 843

Johannesburg OR TamboSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/7

2 stops31h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 27/7

2 stops56h 55m

R31 005

Johannesburg OR TamboSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/7

2 stops33h 13m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 29/7

2 stops28h 15m

R31 169

Johannesburg OR TamboSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/7

1 stop25h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 28/7

2 stops34h 20m

R31 714

Johannesburg OR TamboSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/7

1 stop30h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 28/7

1 stop29h 10m

R36 676

Johannesburg OR TamboSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/7

1 stop22h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 27/7

1 stop26h 30m

R38 202

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Deals found on 20/5

Best time to book a flight to Costa Rica

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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 10 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 21 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.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
10 595 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,4

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8,0
Very Good
10 595 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
10 595 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,4

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7,8
Good
1 976 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
10 595 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,4

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Austrian Airlines
7,7
Good
1 046 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
10 595 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,4

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Air France
7,6
Good
1 757 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
10 595 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,4

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 884 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
10 595 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,4

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

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, Cape Town offers the quickest one-way flight (30 hours 30 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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