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Cheap flights from South Africa to Costa Rica from R22 006

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/11. 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.
JNB — SJO
Jul 2 — Jul 91
1 adult
Tue 2/7
Tue 9/7

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Costa Rica?

Users have found that booking a flight from South Africa to Costa Rica at least 18 days early can save you up to 22% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 18 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from South Africa to Costa Rica for as little as R22 097 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R25 737 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Costa Rica?

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica from South Africa. Users have commonly found prices around R24 792 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R18 911. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

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

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.

Cheap British Airways flights from South Africa to Costa Rica

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by British Airways for the route between South Africa and Costa Rica. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 607 899 searches. Data last updated 27 June 2024.
Wed 27/1122:15JNB - SJO
1 stop26h 35mBritish Airways
Thu 19/1218:40SJO - JNB
1 stop31h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/6R22 006
Wed 27/1119:45JNB - SJO
1 stop29h 05mBritish Airways
Thu 19/1214:00SJO - JNB
2 stops33h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/6R24 026
Wed 27/1122:15JNB - SJO
2 stops29h 10mBritish Airways
Thu 19/1214:00SJO - JNB
2 stops33h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/6R26 429

Cheap South Africa to Costa Rica flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from South Africa to Costa Rica specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 607 899 searches. Prices were last updated on 27 June 2024.
Thu 25/718:55CPT - SJO
2 stops33h 10mBritish Airways
Thu 1/814:20SJO - CPT
2 stops36h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/6R27 229
Wed 26/623:15CPT - SJO
2 stops49h 40mAir France
Wed 3/719:00SJO - CPT
2 stops42h 25mAir France
Deal found 25/6R31 161
Tue 30/718:55CPT - SJO
2 stops33h 10mBritish Airways
Thu 15/86:20SJO - CPT
2 stops44h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/6R32 035
Tue 30/713:05CPT - SJO
3 stops58h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/816:55SJO - CPT
2 stops58h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6R36 512
Thu 25/715:30CPT - SJO
3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/819:30SJO - CPT
3 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6R36 549
Thu 25/713:05CPT - SJO
3 stops58h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/816:55SJO - CPT
2 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6R36 658
Tue 30/713:05CPT - SJO
3 stops58h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/816:25SJO - CPT
3 stops59h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6R37 477
Wed 26/610:45CPT - SJO
2 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/714:40SJO - CPT
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6R37 786
Tue 30/713:00CPT - SJO
2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/814:25SJO - CPT
2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6R37 950

South Africa to Costa Rica 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between South Africa and Costa Rica in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 607 899 searches. Data last updated 27 June 2024.
Wed 27/1122:15JNB - SJO
1 stop26h 35mBritish Airways
Thu 19/1218:40SJO - JNB
1 stop31h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/6R22 006
Wed 27/1119:45JNB - SJO
1 stop29h 05mBritish Airways
Thu 19/1214:00SJO - JNB
2 stops33h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/6R24 026
Wed 27/1122:15JNB - SJO
2 stops29h 10mBritish Airways
Thu 19/1214:00SJO - JNB
2 stops33h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/6R26 429
Thu 25/718:55CPT - SJO
2 stops33h 10mBritish Airways
Thu 1/814:20SJO - CPT
2 stops36h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/6R27 229
Wed 26/623:15CPT - SJO
2 stops49h 40mAir France
Wed 3/719:00SJO - CPT
2 stops42h 25mAir France
Deal found 25/6R31 161
Tue 30/718:55CPT - SJO
2 stops33h 10mBritish Airways
Thu 15/86:20SJO - CPT
2 stops44h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/6R32 035
Tue 30/713:05CPT - SJO
3 stops58h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/816:55SJO - CPT
2 stops58h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6R36 512
Thu 25/715:30CPT - SJO
3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/819:30SJO - CPT
3 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6R36 549
Thu 25/713:05CPT - SJO
3 stops58h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/816:55SJO - CPT
2 stops39h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6R36 658

Find flights from South Africa to Costa Rica within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 607 899 searches. Data last updated 27 June 2024.

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R22 006 - R49 490

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Johannesburg OR TamboSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/11

1 stop26h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/12

1 stop31h 35m

R22 006

Johannesburg OR TamboSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/11

1 stop29h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/12

2 stops33h 25m

R24 026

Johannesburg OR TamboSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/11

2 stops29h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/12

2 stops33h 25m

R26 429

Johannesburg OR TamboSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/11

3 stops37h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/12

3 stops26h 50m

R37 295

Johannesburg OR TamboSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/11

2 stops39h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/12

3 stops44h 25m

R38 624

Johannesburg OR TamboSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/11

3 stops65h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 19/12

3 stops58h 30m

R38 678

Johannesburg OR TamboSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/11

2 stops39h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/12

2 stops59h 16m

R39 552

Johannesburg OR TamboSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/11

3 stops68h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/12

2 stops59h 16m

R39 606

Johannesburg OR TamboSan José Juan Santamaria Intl

JNB - SJO

JNBSJO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/11

1 stop26h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 18/12

2 stops26h 50m

R49 490

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Deals found on 26/6

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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 27 June 2024.
British Airways
6,8
Okay
6 682 reviews
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Overall

6,8

Crew

7,6

Comfort

6,8

Food

6,4

Boarding

6,9

Entertainment

6,5

Reviews

1 / 10

The first flight of this itinerary was cancelled Therefore we were not on this flight

British Airways
6,8
Okay
6 682 reviews
British Airways
6,8
Okay
6 682 reviews
Check prices

Overall

6,8

Crew

7,6

Comfort

6,8

Food

6,4

Boarding

6,9

Entertainment

6,5

Reviews

1 / 10

The first flight of this itinerary was cancelled Therefore we were not on this flight

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.

  • Can I find flights from South Africa to Costa Rica for under R22 100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from South Africa to Costa Rica for under R22 100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on British Airways for just R22 006, but on average you can expect to pay R35 074.

  • What does JNB to SJO mean?

    JNB and SJO are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. JNB to SJO refers to a flight route from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Liberia Airport (LIR), Limon Airport (LIO), San José Tobias Bolanos Intl Airport (SYQ), Tamarindo Airport (TNO), Buenos Aires Airport (BAI).

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Costa Rica that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your South Africa to Costa Rica flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from South Africa to Costa Rica with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter South Africa to Costa Rica flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Costa Rica that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from South Africa to Costa Rica offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from South Africa to Costa Rica?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on South Africa to Costa Rica flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the South Africa to Costa Rica flight deals updated?

    The South Africa to Costa Rica flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 26/6.

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