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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica from R11 492

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 29/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SJO
Feb 10 — Feb 171
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Costa Rica

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Costa Rica (CR0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 5 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R21 374

One-way from

R11 492

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R26 015
1/3-11/3
  • 1/3-11/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 58m total
  • Cape Town to Costa Rica
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29/3
  • 29/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 35m total
  • Cape Town to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R61 406 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 979 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 February 2025.

Sat 1/312:40CPT - SJO
2 stops32h 31mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/38:08SJO - CPT
2 stops20h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2R21 374
Sat 1/320:50CPT - SJO
1 stop23h 52mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/38:05SJO - CPT
2 stops39h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2R32 566

Find flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 5 February 2025.

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Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/3

12:40-13:11

2 stops32h 31m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/3

8:08-12:35

2 stops20h 27m

R21 374

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/3

20:50-12:42

1 stop23h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/3

8:05-7:40

2 stops39h 35m

R32 566

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/3

15:00-15:35

3 stops32h 35m

R11 492

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/3

19:50-11:38

1 stop23h 48m

R21 767

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Deals found on 4/2

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Costa Rica

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CPT to CR?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Costa Rica. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 February 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica as you normally would.

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 inches 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 5 February 2025.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 885 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,7

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

Michael,Aug 2024

SYR - ORD

I was traveling with my father, who had wheelchair service, he was brought to the gate to wait for boarding. When Pre-boarding began, the agent started with individuals with disabilities or who needed assistance, it wasn't even 2-3 seconds, the next pre-boarding status was announced - active duty personnel - what made it worse, was that nobody came to either push the wheelchair or assist my father. so I had to help my father up and through the line, where there was already a line. So I wasn't sure what was the purpose of the pre-boarding, if there wasn't any order to it. Thankfully, it was the first time we've experienced this, hopefully, it's the last.

United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 885 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 885 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Crew

8,1

Entertainment

7,1

Food

6,7

Overall

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20

6,0
Good

Michael,Aug 2024

SYR - ORD

I was traveling with my father, who had wheelchair service, he was brought to the gate to wait for boarding. When Pre-boarding began, the agent started with individuals with disabilities or who needed assistance, it wasn't even 2-3 seconds, the next pre-boarding status was announced - active duty personnel - what made it worse, was that nobody came to either push the wheelchair or assist my father. so I had to help my father up and through the line, where there was already a line. So I wasn't sure what was the purpose of the pre-boarding, if there wasn't any order to it. Thankfully, it was the first time we've experienced this, hopefully, it's the last.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Costa Rica. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica?

    If you book a flight to Costa Rica from Cape Town, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 15,6 km from the centre of Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Costa Rica flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Costa Rica by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Cape Town to Costa Rica

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 5 February 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 555AverageR26 893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR21 927AverageR26 439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR25 187AverageR29 865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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