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Cheap flights from Costa Rica to South Africa from R8 341

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 13/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JNB
Nov 26 — Dec 31
1 adult

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Costa Rica to South Africa 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 636 650 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

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San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 24/2

8:55-9:30

2 stops40h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/3

20:25-21:25

2 stops57h 00m

R21 096

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 15/2

14:20-16:10

2 stops65h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/3

9:30-19:53

2 stops42h 23m

R22 887

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/3

13:20-18:35

2 stops45h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/3

22:00-12:17

2 stops46h 17m

R23 738

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 20/1

14:53-7:55

2 stops33h 02m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/1

15:00-15:40

3 stops32h 40m

R28 134

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/3

20:40-9:30

1 stop28h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/3

10:10-14:35

2 stops36h 25m

R29 184

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/3

20:40-10:55

1 stop30h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 31/3

15:20-17:35

2 stops34h 15m

R33 852

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/3

16:05-16:10

3 stops40h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/3

15:15-14:35

3 stops55h 20m

R34 720

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 7/3

16:25-7:20

1 stop30h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/4

8:40-17:40

1 stop41h 00m

R35 715

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/4

7:00-19:40

1 stop28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/4

21:55-11:52

1 stop21h 57m

R38 013

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/2

10:15-10:55

3 stops40h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/2

19:05-22:06

3 stops35h 01m

R38 049

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Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to South Africa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Costa Rica (CR0) to South Africa (ZA0). 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 21 November 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Costa Rica to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 November 2024.

Tue 24/126:40SJO - JNB
2 stops51h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 24/122:00JNB - SJO
2 stops28h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/11R25 167
Tue 17/1220:40SJO - JNB
1 stop31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/211:15JNB - SJO
1 stop39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R27 845
Tue 3/1220:40SJO - CPT
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/1219:50CPT - SJO
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R28 569
Wed 4/1214:20SJO - CPT
2 stops57h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 20/1220:50CPT - SJO
2 stops53h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/11R34 123
Tue 3/1220:40SJO - CPT
2 stops33h 10mLufthansa
Tue 10/1214:40CPT - SJO
3 stops31h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 20/11R36 747
Wed 11/1216:05SJO - JNB
3 stops33h 25mLufthansa
Sun 23/210:10JNB - SJO
2 stops36h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 20/11R39 262
Wed 11/1216:05SJO - JNB
2 stops34h 20mSWISS
Tue 18/220:25JNB - SJO
1 stop26h 10mSWISS
Deal found 20/11R41 107
Sun 15/1220:10SJO - JNB
1 stop29h 15mAir France
Thu 20/219:45JNB - SJO
1 stop30h 10mAir France
Deal found 20/11R47 114
Thu 12/1210:15SJO - JNB
3 stops40h 35mTurkish Airlines
Wed 19/219:05JNB - SJO
2 stops37h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/11R52 632
Tue 3/1210:15SJO - CPT
3 stops41h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/1217:15CPT - SJO
3 stops36h 41mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/11R59 797
Mon 16/127:00SJO - JNB
1 stop28h 00mDelta
Fri 21/221:55JNB - SJO
1 stop22h 59mDelta
Deal found 20/11R65 532

Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica to South Africa

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Travel insights for flights from Costa Rica to South Africa

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Costa Rica to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R116). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Costa Rica to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

When flying from Costa Rica to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 21 November 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Costa Rica to South Africa, such as Lufthansa, SWISS and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,0
Very Good
8 756 reviews

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

8,0
Very Good
8 756 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 756 reviews

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7,8
Good
1 350 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 756 reviews

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7,6
Good
1 637 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 756 reviews

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7,4
Good
1 523 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 756 reviews

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7,4
Good
3 915 reviews
8,0
Very Good
8 756 reviews

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from Costa Rica to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R116). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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