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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Costa Rica from R25 194

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — SJO
Apr 2 — Apr 91
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Costa Rica

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cape Town to Costa Rica flight deals. Data was last updated 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R25 194

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R27 200
30/6-7/7
  • 30/6-7/7
  • 5 total stops
  • 55h 25m total
  • Cape Town to Costa Rica
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R55 550 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R9 915 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 28 March 2025.

Mon 30/66:00CPT - SJO
3 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/716:45SJO - CPT
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3R25 194
Wed 2/419:25CPT - SJO
2 stops51h 40mIberia
Thu 10/46:05SJO - CPT
2 stops44h 55mIberia
Deal found 27/3R47 216
Thu 21/819:50CPT - SJO
1 stop23h 48mUnited Airlines
Fri 29/813:30SJO - CPT
2 stops41h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3R49 477

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Cape Town

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Costa Rica

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/6

6:00-23:30

3 stops25h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/7

16:45-6:40

2 stops29h 55m

R25 194

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/8

19:50-11:38

1 stop23h 48m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 29/8

13:30-15:20

2 stops41h 50m

R49 477

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 19/4

12:25-15:35

2 stops35h 10m

R27 637

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 19/4

19:50-11:38

1 stop23h 48m

R43 297

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Deals found on 27/3

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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 28 March 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 28 March 2025.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 603 reviews
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Entertainment

7,0

Food

6,6

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

FERNANDO,Sept 2024

YYC - IAH

Everything was good, maybe can give better foof flys more than 4 hours
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 603 reviews
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 603 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,0

Food

6,6

Crew

8,1

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

FERNANDO,Sept 2024

YYC - IAH

Everything was good, maybe can give better foof flys more than 4 hours

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 28 March 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 966AverageR26 100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR21 358AverageR25 706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR24 850AverageR30 721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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