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Cheap flights from South Africa to Costa Rica from R15 494

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 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SJO
Jan 25 — Feb 11
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Costa Rica

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) 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 20 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R25 785

One-way from

R15 494
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 6/3-13/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 63h 47m total
  • South Africa to Costa Rica
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30/1
  • 30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 55m total
  • South Africa to Costa Rica
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Costa Rica
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 January 2025.

Mon 20/122:00JNB - SJO
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/16:15SJO - JNB
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1R20 192
Mon 20/122:00JNB - SJO
2 stops30h 39mUnited Airlines
Mon 27/18:45SJO - JNB
2 stops40h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/1R21 534
Thu 6/320:50CPT - SJO
1 stop23h 52mUnited Airlines
Thu 13/37:45SJO - CPT
2 stops39h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/1R25 785
Mon 20/121:15JNB - SJO
1 stop27h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 27/18:00SJO - JNB
2 stops39h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 19/1R25 935
Wed 11/616:35CPT - SJO
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/620:30SJO - CPT
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1R34 175
Mon 10/323:20CPT - SJO
2 stops30h 45mKLM
Fri 14/320:10SJO - CPT
2 stops42h 00mKLM
Deal found 20/1R46 574

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Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/3

20:50-12:42

1 stop23h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 13/3

7:45-7:40

2 stops39h 55m

R25 785

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/6

16:35-17:20

2 stops32h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 12/6

20:30-14:00

2 stops33h 30m

R34 175

Cape TownSan José

CPT - SJO

CPTSJO

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/3

23:20-22:05

2 stops30h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 14/3

20:10-22:10

2 stops42h 00m

R46 574

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/1

11:15-14:10

2 stops34h 55m

R15 494

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/2

21:15-20:50

2 stops31h 35m

R18 607

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

23:55-18:25

1 stop26h 30m

R21 236

JohannesburgSan José

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/2

19:40-17:55

1 stop30h 15m

R22 840

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Deals found on 19/1

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Costa Rica

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 20 January 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa 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 20 January 2025.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 341 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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
1 341 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 341 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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.

Air France
7,4
Good
1 490 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 341 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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.

United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 982 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 341 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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
6 834 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 341 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa 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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Costa Rica one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for British Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R18 607. Users have also found prices from R21 236 and R22 840 on KLM and Air France, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Costa Rica?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Costa Rica?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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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Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 20 January 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 488AverageR31 664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR19 107AverageR24 220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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SWISSCheapestR21 597AverageR28 752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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KLMCheapestR23 690AverageR29 688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air FranceCheapestR24 259AverageR28 366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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