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Cheap flights from Costa Rica to South Africa from R17 718

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JNB
Mar 30 — Apr 61
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Costa Rica to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Costa Rica to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 718

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R28 541
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 26/4-12/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 43m total
  • Costa Rica to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (R186 840 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R19 680 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find flight deals from Costa Rica to South Africa

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 25 March 2025.

Sat 26/46:35SJO - JNB
2 stops27h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/515:05JNB - SJO
2 stops28h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3R17 718
Fri 18/47:55SJO - CPT
2 stops25h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 25/420:00CPT - SJO
1 stop23h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3R23 703
Tue 2/128:55SJO - JNB
2 stops38h 10mAir Canada
Sat 13/1220:25JNB - SJO
2 stops33h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 24/3R23 739
Wed 23/418:50SJO - JNB
3 stops53h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/519:35JNB - SJO
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R24 703
Tue 8/419:25SJO - CPT
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/519:00CPT - SJO
1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R30 251
Sat 26/419:25SJO - JNB
1 stop29h 10mLufthansa
Mon 12/519:00JNB - SJO
1 stop30h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 24/3R39 638
Sun 19/1013:13SJO - JNB
1 stop22h 27mDelta
Tue 18/1121:55JNB - SJO
1 stop32h 20mDelta
Deal found 24/3R39 801
Sat 13/1218:10SJO - JNB
2 stops37h 25mIberia
Wed 31/1219:50JNB - SJO
2 stops52h 55mIberia
Deal found 23/3R41 966
Fri 18/410:10SJO - CPT
3 stops41h 40mTurkish Airlines
Fri 25/416:35CPT - SJO
2 stops38h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/3R42 512
Tue 14/1019:25SJO - CPT
2 stops33h 15mLufthansa
Fri 24/1018:05CPT - SJO
1 stop31h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 25/3R42 766
Wed 23/419:40SJO - JNB
1 stop28h 50mAir France
Fri 16/518:50JNB - SJO
1 stop30h 20mAir France
Deal found 24/3R42 785
Wed 17/1216:05SJO - JNB
2 stops34h 05mSWISS
Tue 30/1220:25JNB - SJO
1 stop25h 55mSWISS
Deal found 23/3R44 567

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South Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 26/4

6:35-17:45

2 stops27h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

15:05-11:38

2 stops28h 33m

R17 718

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 18/4

7:55-17:10

2 stops25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/4

20:00-11:51

1 stop23h 51m

R23 703

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/4

18:50-8:35

3 stops53h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

19:35-22:50

2 stops35h 15m

R24 703

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/4

19:25-13:55

2 stops34h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/5

19:00-17:20

1 stop30h 20m

R30 251

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 26/4

19:25-8:35

1 stop29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

19:00-17:35

1 stop30h 35m

R39 638

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 18/4

10:10-11:50

3 stops41h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/4

16:35-23:30

2 stops38h 55m

R42 512

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 23/4

19:40-8:30

1 stop28h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

18:50-17:10

1 stop30h 20m

R42 785

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/9

13:08-17:50

1 stop20h 42m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/9

20:05-11:53

1 stop23h 48m

R44 749

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/4

10:10-10:35

3 stops40h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/4

17:50-23:30

2 stops37h 40m

R69 962

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 24/3

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Costa Rica to South Africa

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 R123). 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 25 March 2025.

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 25 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Costa Rica to South Africa, such as Delta, Air France and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

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.

Food

7,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

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.

Food

7,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

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.

Food

7,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

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.

Food

7,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

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.

Food

7,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Santiago,Apr 2024

ATL - JNB

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.

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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 R123). 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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