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Cheap flights from Costa Rica to South Africa from R10 340

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 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JNB
Apr 29 — May 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 24 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 951

One-way from

R10 340

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R30 128
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 5/5-23/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 88h 30m total
  • Costa Rica to South Africa
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19/5
  • 19/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 40m total
  • Costa Rica to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (R169 340 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R18 215 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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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 24 April 2025.

Mon 5/513:30SJO - JNB
2 stops44h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 23/519:00JNB - SJO
2 stops44h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/4R18 951
Tue 29/411:13SJO - CPT
2 stops45h 57mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/618:05CPT - SJO
2 stops36h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/4R19 992
Fri 6/615:25SJO - CPT
2 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/618:05CPT - SJO
2 stops33h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4R25 683
Wed 21/58:50SJO - JNB
2 stops41h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/520:25JNB - SJO
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4R26 408
Wed 21/514:40SJO - JNB
3 stops33h 55mLufthansa
Wed 28/519:00JNB - SJO
2 stops50h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 23/4R29 830
Wed 28/514:40SJO - CPT
3 stops42h 05mSWISS
Sat 23/812:50CPT - SJO
2 stops32h 20mSWISS
Deal found 23/4R37 604
Sun 19/1013:13SJO - JNB
1 stop22h 27mDelta
Tue 18/1121:55JNB - SJO
1 stop22h 57mDelta
Deal found 23/4R39 036
Mon 26/513:24SJO - CPT
1 stop20h 26mDelta
Fri 22/820:05CPT - SJO
1 stop23h 43mDelta
Deal found 23/4R42 849
Sun 2/1120:35SJO - JNB
1 stop41h 25mKLM
Sun 16/1123:55JNB - SJO
1 stop25h 15mKLM
Deal found 23/4R44 150
Thu 29/516:30SJO - CPT
2 stops58h 20mIberia
Sat 23/813:00CPT - SJO
2 stops57h 35mIberia
Deal found 23/4R44 522
Mon 5/519:40SJO - JNB
1 stop28h 50mAir France
Fri 23/518:50JNB - SJO
1 stop30h 35mAir France
Deal found 23/4R44 727
Tue 27/510:10SJO - CPT
3 stops41h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 21/816:35CPT - SJO
2 stops38h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 23/4R45 396

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Costa Rica to South Africa that are best for you.

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Costa Rica

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/5

13:30-17:45

2 stops44h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/5

19:00-7:15

2 stops44h 15m

R18 951

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 25/5

6:00-15:20

2 stops49h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/8

18:05-22:39

2 stops36h 34m

R20 941

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 6/6

15:25-15:15

2 stops39h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/6

18:05-19:37

2 stops33h 32m

R25 683

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 21/5

8:50-10:00

2 stops41h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/5

20:25-22:40

2 stops34h 15m

R26 408

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 21/5

14:40-8:35

3 stops33h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/5

19:00-13:45

2 stops50h 45m

R29 830

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 28/5

14:40-16:45

3 stops42h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/8

12:50-13:10

2 stops32h 20m

R37 604

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 19/10

13:13-19:40

1 stop22h 27m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/11

21:55-12:52

1 stop22h 57m

R39 036

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 26/5

13:24-17:50

1 stop20h 26m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/8

20:05-11:48

1 stop23h 43m

R42 849

San JoséCape Town

SJO - CPT

SJOCPT

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 29/5

16:30-10:50

2 stops58h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/8

13:00-14:35

2 stops57h 35m

R44 522

San JoséJohannesburg

SJO - JNB

SJOJNB

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/5

19:40-8:30

1 stop28h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/5

18:50-17:25

1 stop30h 35m

R44 727

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 23/4

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Costa Rica with our price prediction graph.
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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 24 April 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 24 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Costa Rica to South Africa, such as Delta, KLM and SWISS. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 920 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 920 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 920 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 333 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 920 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 582 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 920 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Air France
7,4
Good
1 442 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 920 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 685 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 920 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,9

Crew

8,5

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Costa Rica to South Africa. 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 Costa Rica to South Africa one-way?

    R15 566 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Air France, with prices starting from R28 547 and R31 355, respectively.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Costa Rica to South Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • 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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